Over 0–100 km/h, 320i Sedan G20 wins (7,02 s vs 7,41 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Atto 3 Extended Range | 320i Sedan G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 7.02 s | 0.39 s · 320i Sedan G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 15.09 s | 0.48 s · 320i Sedan G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 27.75 s | 1.45 s · 320i Sedan G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 235 km/h | 75 km/h · 320i Sedan G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.58 kg/hp | 8.13 kg/hp | better ratio · 320i Sedan G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Atto 3 Extended Range | 320i Sedan G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.27 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.43 s | 4.81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 7.02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.03 s | 9.80 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.03 s | 18.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 15.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 27.75 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 320i Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.02 s versus 7.41 s for the Atto 3 Extended Range. Despite lacking instant torque, 184 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 320i Sedan leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320i Sedan is doing 120 km/h against 121 km/h for the Atto 3 Extended Range. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320i Sedan crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 15.57 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 320i Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320i Sedan finishes in 27.74 s versus 29.19 s, with a 1.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Atto 3 Extended Range is capped at 160 km/h, the 320i Sedan 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 11.71 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320i Sedan G20 wins (7,02 s vs 7,41 s).
Atto 3 Extended Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Atto 3 Extended Range: 204 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp. 320i Sedan G20: 184 hp, ratio 8,13 kg/hp.
Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h. 320i Sedan G20: 235 km/h.