Over 0–100 km/h, 520e G30 wins (8,07 s vs 10,41 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 520e G30 | 216i Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 10.41 s | 2.34 s · 520e G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 17.51 s | 1.64 s · 520e G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 31.92 s | 2.43 s · 520e G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 206 km/h | 7 km/h · 520e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.31 kg/hp | 12.05 kg/hp | better ratio · 520e G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520e G30 | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.58 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 10.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.61 s | 14.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.82 s | 28.87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.29 s | 74.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 17.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 31.92 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 206 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 520e hits 100 km/h in 8.07 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 520e leads by 2.34 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520e is doing 113 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 1.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520e crosses the line in 15.86 s versus 17.50 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 58 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 520e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520e finishes in 29.49 s versus 31.91 s, with a 2.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520e is capped at 218 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 2.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520e G30 wins (8,07 s vs 10,41 s).
520e G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,07 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
520e G30: 213 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.