Over 0–100 km/h, Born and 520d G30 are neck and neck (7,17 s vs 7,23 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 | Born | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 7.17 s | 0.06 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 15.20 s | 0.19 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 28.10 s | 0.88 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 235 km/h | 75 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.51 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · Born |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 7.17 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.15 s | 18.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 35.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 15.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 28.10 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.17 s versus 7.23 s for the Born. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 117 km/h against 122 km/h for the Born. The gap is 0.38 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 15.39 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.10 s versus 28.98 s, with a 0.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born is capped at 160 km/h, the 520d 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 12.01 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born and 520d G30 are neck and neck (7,17 s vs 7,23 s, no significant gap).
Born goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
Born: 160 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.