Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 wins (6,12 s vs 7,21 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 7.21 s | 1.09 s · i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.33 s | 15.25 s | 0.92 s · i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.96 s | 28.10 s | 2.14 s · i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 235 km/h | 42 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.96 kg/hp | 8.68 kg/hp | better ratio · i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s | 1.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.92 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.70 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 7.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.94 s | 10.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 18.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 35.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.33 s | 15.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.96 s | 28.10 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 235 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 650 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the i5 eDrive40 Touring hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 7.21 s for the 520d. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520d is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the i5 eDrive40 Touring is doing 134 km/h against 118 km/h for the 520d. The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 eDrive40 Touring crosses the line in 14.33 s versus 15.24 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i5 eDrive40 Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 Touring finishes in 25.96 s versus 28.10 s, with a 2.14 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 520d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 Touring is capped at 193 km/h, the 520d at 235 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 11.95 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 wins (6,12 s vs 7,21 s).
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 Touring G60: 193 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.