Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,55 s vs 8,07 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 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 8.07 s | 1.52 s · 525d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 15.87 s | 1.14 s · 525d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 29.49 s | 3.10 s · 525d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 213 km/h | 37 km/h · 525d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.90 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · 525d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 525d G30 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.85 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.55 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.70 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.72 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.52 s | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.73 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 213 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.55 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 231 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520e is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 525d is doing 129 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 0.39 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 525d crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 15.86 s. The 1.14 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 525d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 525d finishes in 26.39 s versus 29.49 s, with a 3.10 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 520e at 218 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 13.80 seconds. The 1.52 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 8,07 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. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
525d G30: 250 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.