Over 0–100 km/h, 640i Gran Turismo G32 wins (5,49 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 640i Gran Turismo G32 | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s−2,58 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s−2,21 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,62 s−4,87 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+37 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,21 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 640i Gran Turismo G32 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,23 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,06 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,44 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,62 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| 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 640i Gran Turismo hits 100 km/h in 5.49 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 640i Gran Turismo leads by 2.58 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 640i Gran Turismo is doing 137 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 640i Gran Turismo crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 15.86 s. The 2.21 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 640i Gran Turismo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 640i Gran Turismo finishes in 24.62 s versus 29.49 s, with a 4.87 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 640i Gran Turismo 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 2.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 640i Gran Turismo G32 wins (5,49 s vs 8,07 s).
640i Gran Turismo G32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
640i Gran Turismo G32: 340 hp, ratio 5,21 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
640i Gran Turismo G32: 250 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.