Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 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.
| MONA M03 | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s−0,62 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,39 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s−1,98 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 213 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,60 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 | MONA M03 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,80 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,58 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,40 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,72 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed | 200 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 | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 MONA M03 hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520e is 15 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520e is doing 113 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the MONA M03 crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the MONA M03 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 29.49 s, with a 1.98 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 520e at 218 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.60 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 0.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 8,07 s).
MONA M03 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
MONA M03: 200 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.