Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 8,07 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Leon e-Hybrid | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s−0,53 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,39 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−1,93 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+12 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Leon e-Hybrid | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 241 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520e is 14 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520e is doing 113 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon e-Hybrid crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 29.49 s, with a 1.93 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 520e at 218 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.76 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 8,07 s).
Leon e-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon e-Hybrid: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.