Over 0–100 km/h, Dolphin Boost 150kW wins (6,93 s vs 7,78 s).
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 | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.93 s | 7.78 s | 0.85 s · Dolphin Boost 150kW |
| 400 m standing start | 15.14 s | 15.64 s | 0.50 s · Dolphin Boost 150kW |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.66 s | 28.79 s | 0.13 s · Dolphin Boost 150kW |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 232 km/h | 72 km/h · 520i G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.30 kg/hp | 8.75 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 | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.93 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.23 s | 2.60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.23 s · tight gap | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.93 s | 7.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.17 s | 11.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.56 s | 20.46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 39.01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.14 s | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.66 s · tight gap | 28.79 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 232 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Dolphin Boost 150kW hits 100 km/h in 6.93 s versus 7.78 s for the 520i. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520i is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Dolphin Boost 150kW is doing 126 km/h against 115 km/h for the 520i. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Dolphin Boost 150kW crosses the line in 15.13 s versus 15.64 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Dolphin Boost 150kW maxes out at 160 km/h while the 520i keeps accelerating towards 232 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.74 s from 0.51 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Dolphin Boost 150kW finishes in 28.66 s versus 28.78 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The 520i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Dolphin Boost 150kW is capped at 160 km/h, the 520i 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 12.92 seconds. The 0.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Dolphin Boost 150kW wins (6,93 s vs 7,78 s).
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. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,75 kg/hp.
Dolphin Boost 150kW: 160 km/h. 520i G30: 232 km/h.