Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 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.
| Measure | Atto 3 Extended Range | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 8.07 s | 0.66 s · Atto 3 Extended Range |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 15.97 s | 0.40 s · Atto 3 Extended Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 28.94 s | 0.26 s · 520i G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 225 km/h | 65 km/h · 520i G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.58 kg/hp | 8.89 kg/hp | better ratio · Atto 3 Extended Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Atto 3 Extended Range | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s | 1.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.43 s | 5.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.41 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.03 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.03 s | 20.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 38.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.57 s | 15.97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.20 s | 28.94 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 225 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Atto 3 Extended Range hits 100 km/h in 7.41 s versus 8.07 s for the 520i. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Atto 3 Extended Range leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range is doing 121 km/h against 116 km/h for the 520i. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Atto 3 Extended Range crosses the line in 15.57 s versus 15.97 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Atto 3 Extended Range maxes out at 160 km/h while the 520i keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.46 s.
Around 906 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 520i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 65 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 520i finishes in 28.94 s versus 29.19 s. The 0.26 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Atto 3 Extended Range is capped at 160 km/h, the 520i 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.
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 12.90 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Atto 3 Extended Range wins (7,41 s vs 8,07 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. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h. 520i G30: 225 km/h.