Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,55 s vs 6,80 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 6.80 s | 0.25 s · 525d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 14.96 s | 0.23 s · 525d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 26.93 s | 0.54 s · 525d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 202 km/h | 48 km/h · 525d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.90 kg/hp | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · 525d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 525d G30 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s | 1.85 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s · tight gap | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.85 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.70 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.72 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.52 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 202 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 | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.55 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 231 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 525d leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 525d is doing 129 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 525d crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 525d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 525d finishes in 26.39 s versus 26.93 s, with a 0.54 s lead.
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 225xe iPerformance at 202 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 10.41 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,55 s vs 6,80 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. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
525d G30: 250 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.