Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44 wins (7,66 s vs 8,07 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 520e G30 | 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 7,66 s+0,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,55 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,75 s+0,74 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 216 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hp | 8,53 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 520e G30 | 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,58 s | 2,56 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,17 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,61 s | 10,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,82 s | 20,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,29 s | 44,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,75 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 216 km/h |
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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer is doing 116 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer crosses the line in 15.55 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer finishes in 28.74 s versus 29.49 s, with a 0.74 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 216 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 520e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 520e and the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer are governed to 218 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.
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 13.80 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44 wins (7,66 s vs 8,07 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. 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.
520e G30: 213 km/h. 220d xDrive Gran Tourer F44: 216 km/h.