Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 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.
| F-PACE P400e | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s−2,70 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s−2,27 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,60 s−4,89 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+7 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,55 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | F-PACE P400e | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,10 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,03 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,71 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,60 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| 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 |
Off the line, the F-PACE P400e hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. At this point, the F-PACE P400e leads by 2.70 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F-PACE P400e is doing 137 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 1.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-PACE P400e crosses the line in 13.60 s versus 15.86 s. The 2.26 s gap represents roughly 84 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F-PACE P400e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-PACE P400e finishes in 24.60 s versus 29.49 s, with a 4.89 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the F-PACE P400e and the Bmw 520e are governed to 220 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.55 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 2.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 8,07 s).
F-PACE P400e goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-PACE P400e: 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e: 220 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.