Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,47 s vs 8,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 520d Touring G30 | 318i G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.47 s | 8.33 s | 0.86 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.43 s | 16.07 s | 0.64 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.60 s | 29.44 s | 0.84 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 223 km/h | 2 km/h · 520d Touring G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.16 kg/hp | 9.55 kg/hp | better ratio · 520d Touring G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520d Touring G30 | 318i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.36 s | 2.89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 5.71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.47 s | 8.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.66 s | 11.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.31 s | 21.84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 40.23 s | 43.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.43 s | 16.07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.60 s | 29.44 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 223 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.47 s versus 8.33 s for the 318i. At this point, the 520d Touring leads by 0.86 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d Touring is doing 115 km/h against 113 km/h for the 318i. The gap is 0.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d Touring crosses the line in 15.42 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 520d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d Touring finishes in 28.59 s versus 29.44 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 520d Touring and the 318i are governed to 225 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.16 kg/hp vs 9.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.71 seconds. The 0.86 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,47 s vs 8,33 s).
520d Touring G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d Touring G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,16 kg/hp. 318i G20: 156 hp, ratio 9,55 kg/hp.
520d Touring G30: 225 km/h. 318i G20: 223 km/h.