Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 8,07 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 | 220i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 7.48 s | 0.59 s · 220i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 15.53 s | 0.34 s · 220i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 27.74 s | 1.75 s · 220i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 229 km/h | 16 km/h · 220i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.31 kg/hp | 7.32 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520e G30 | 220i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.58 s | 3.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.37 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.61 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.82 s | 16.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.29 s | 30.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 15.53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 27.74 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 229 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 | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the 220i hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 192 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520e is 13 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 520e is doing 113 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i crosses the line in 15.53 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 29.49 s, with a 1.75 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520e is capped at 218 km/h, the 220i at 229 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 13.80 seconds. The 0.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 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. 220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
520e G30: 213 km/h. 220i F22: 229 km/h.