Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 6,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 525d G30 | 225d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 6.40 s | 0.15 s · 225d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 14.61 s | 0.12 s · 225d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 26.28 s | 0.11 s · 225d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 243 km/h | 7 km/h · 525d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.90 kg/hp | 6.58 kg/hp | better ratio · 225d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 525d G30 | 225d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s | 1.85 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 2.98 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.85 s | 4.76 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 6.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.70 s | 8.49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.72 s | 14.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.52 s | 24.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 14.61 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 26.28 s · tight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 225d hits 100 km/h in 6.40 s versus 6.55 s for the 525d. At this point, the 225d leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225d is doing 130 km/h against 129 km/h for the 525d. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225d crosses the line in 14.61 s versus 14.73 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 225d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225d finishes in 26.28 s versus 26.39 s, with a 0.11 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 525d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 225d at 243 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 (6.90 kg/hp vs 6.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.96 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 6,55 s).
525d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
525d G30: 231 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp. 225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
525d G30: 250 km/h. 225d F22: 243 km/h.