Sur 0–100 km/h, M440i G22 gagne (4,83 s vs 7,56 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| M440i G22 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−2,73 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s−2,55 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s−5,56 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,53 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,37 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 | M440i G22 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,41 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,68 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 7,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,24 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,05 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,69 s | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M440i hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520d. At this point, the Bmw M440i leads by 2.73 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M440i is doing 146 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 520d. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M440i crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 15.48 s. The 2.55 s gap represents roughly 97 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M440i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M440i finishes in 23.15 s versus 28.71 s, with a 5.56 s lead.
The Bmw M440i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 520d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M440i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 520d at 225 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 (4.53 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 2.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, M440i G22 gagne (4,83 s vs 7,56 s).
M440i G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M440i G22 : 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp. 520d G30 : 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
M440i G22 : 250 km/h. 520d G30 : 225 km/h.