Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i G60 gagne (7,56 s vs 8,16 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.
| 520i G60 | A6 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s−0,60 s | 8,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,59 s−0,47 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,26 s−0,36 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 244 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,68 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 | 520i G60 | A6 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,84 s | 2,18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,40 s | 6,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s | 8,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,35 s | 10,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,52 s | 18,76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,32 s | 32,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,59 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,26 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 244 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 330 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 725 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 520i hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 8.16 s for the A6 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 520i leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520i is doing 119 km/h against 119 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520i crosses the line in 15.58 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 520i maxes out at 230 km/h while the A6 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 244 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.45 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520i finishes in 28.25 s versus 28.62 s, with just 0.36 s to spare. The A6 Sedan fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520i is capped at 230 km/h, the A6 Sedan at 244 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.29 kg/hp vs 8.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.53 seconds. The 0.60 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, 520i G60 gagne (7,56 s vs 8,16 s).
520i G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,56 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520i G60 : 208 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. A6 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp.
520i G60 : 230 km/h. A6 Sedan : 244 km/h.