Sur 0–100 km/h, 520e G30 gagne (7,75 s vs 8,23 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 | XC40 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s−0,48 s | 8,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,64 s−0,47 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,03 s−0,36 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+40 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,00 kg/hp | 8,17 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 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,48 s | 3,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,17 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,11 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,48 s | 21,46 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,10 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,64 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,03 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed | 220 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 | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | — |
Off the line, the Bmw 520e hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw 520e leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520e is doing 114 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520e crosses the line in 15.64 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The XC40 B4 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Bmw 520e keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.41 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520e finishes in 29.03 s versus 29.39 s, with just 0.36 s to spare. The XC40 B4 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520e is capped at 225 km/h, the XC40 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 13.40 seconds. The 0.48 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, 520e G30 gagne (7,75 s vs 8,23 s).
520e G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520e G30 : 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp. XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
520e G30 : 220 km/h. XC40 B4 : 180 km/h.