Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,74 s vs 9,32 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 | 318d Steptronic F30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.74 s | 9.32 s | 2.58 s · 525d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 16.92 s | 2.00 s · 525d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.19 s | 30.62 s | 3.43 s · 525d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 211 km/h | 32 km/h · 525d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 9.66 kg/hp | better ratio · 525d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 525d G30 | 318d Steptronic F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.64 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.66 s | 3.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 6.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.74 s | 9.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.26 s | 12.90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.53 s | 24.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.57 s | 55.83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 16.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.19 s | 30.62 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 211 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 | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 148 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.74 s versus 9.32 s for the 318d Steptronic. At this point, the 525d leads by 2.58 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 525d is doing 123 km/h against 111 km/h for the 318d Steptronic. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 525d crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 16.91 s. The 2.00 s gap represents roughly 74 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 171 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 525d finishes in 27.19 s versus 30.62 s, with a 3.43 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 525d is capped at 245 km/h, the 318d Steptronic at 212 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 (7.32 kg/hp vs 9.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.08 seconds. The 2.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,74 s vs 9,32 s).
525d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).
525d G30: 231 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 318d Steptronic F30: 148 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp.
525d G30: 243 km/h. 318d Steptronic F30: 211 km/h.