Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 7,56 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 VZe | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s−0,11 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s−0,06 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s−1,22 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,37 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 VZe | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,56 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,26 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,27 s | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,48 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Leon VZe hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520d is 18 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 520d is doing 115 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.44 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon VZe crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Leon VZe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 28.71 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon VZe and the Bmw 520d are governed to 225 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 12.82 seconds. The 0.11 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 VZe wins (7,45 s vs 7,56 s).
Leon VZe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon VZe: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.