Sur 0–100 km/h, S60 B4 gagne (8,00 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 | S60 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 8,00 s+0,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,82 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,88 s+0,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+33 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hp | 8,27 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 | S60 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,58 s | 2,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,07 s | 8,00 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,61 s | 11,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,82 s | 20,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,29 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,87 s | 15,82 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,49 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 180 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 | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the S60 B4 hits 100 km/h in 8.00 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 197 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520e is doing 113 km/h against 115 km/h for the S60 B4. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S60 B4 crosses the line in 15.82 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the S60 B4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S60 B4 finishes in 28.87 s versus 29.49 s, with a 0.62 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (213 km/h), the Bmw 520e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520e is capped at 218 km/h, the S60 B4 at 180 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 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S60 B4 gagne (8,00 s vs 8,07 s).
520e G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520e G30 : 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. S60 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,27 kg/hp.
520e G30 : 213 km/h. S60 B4 : 180 km/h.