Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,56 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 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 7.56 s | 0.51 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 15.48 s | 0.39 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 28.71 s | 0.78 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 225 km/h | 12 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.31 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 520e G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520e G30 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.58 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.37 s | 5.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.07 s | 7.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.61 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.82 s | 20.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.29 s | 41.41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.87 s | 15.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.49 s | 28.71 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.71 s versus 29.49 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 225 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 520d at 225 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 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,56 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. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
520e G30: 213 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.