Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 7,56 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 | MONA M03 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s | 7,45 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,59 s | 15,48 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,26 s | 27,51 s+0,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+30 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hp | 7,60 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 | 520i G60 | MONA M03 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,84 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,40 s | 5,80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s | 7,45 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,35 s | 9,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,52 s | 16,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,32 s | 27,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,59 s | 15,48 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,26 s | 27,51 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 200 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 | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the MONA M03 hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520i. The instant torque of 240 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520i is 9 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 520i is doing 119 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the MONA M03 crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.58 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the MONA M03 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 28.25 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the Bmw 520i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520i is capped at 230 km/h, the MONA M03 at 200 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 12.02 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 7,56 s).
520i G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520i G60: 208 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp.
520i G60: 230 km/h. MONA M03: 200 km/h.