Over 0–100 km/h, Dolphin Boost 150kW and 320d G20 are neck and neck (6,83 s vs 6,93 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Dolphin Boost 150kW | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.93 s | 6.83 s | 0.10 s · 320d G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.14 s | 14.96 s | 0.18 s · 320d G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.66 s | 27.60 s | 1.06 s · 320d G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 240 km/h | 80 km/h · 320d G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.30 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Dolphin Boost 150kW |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Dolphin Boost 150kW | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.93 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.23 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.23 s | 4.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.93 s | 6.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.17 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.56 s | 17.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 32.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.14 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.66 s | 27.60 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 240 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 | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 320d hits 100 km/h in 6.83 s versus 6.93 s for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 120 km/h against 126 km/h for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. The gap is 0.43 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 14.95 s versus 15.13 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 320d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d finishes in 27.60 s versus 28.66 s, with a 1.06 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Dolphin Boost 150kW is capped at 160 km/h, the 320d at 240 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 11.30 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Dolphin Boost 150kW and 320d G20 are neck and neck (6,83 s vs 6,93 s, no significant gap).
Dolphin Boost 150kW goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Dolphin Boost 150kW: 204 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Dolphin Boost 150kW: 160 km/h. 320d G20: 240 km/h.