Over 0–100 km/h, 520e G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 9 E-Tense 250 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.75 s | 0.61 s · 520e G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.64 s | 0.58 s · 520e G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.03 s | 0.46 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 220 km/h | 15 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 9.00 kg/hp | better ratio · 9 E-Tense 250 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 2.48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.17 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 11.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 21.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 45.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.03 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 220 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520e hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the 520e leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520e is doing 114 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.96 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520e crosses the line in 15.64 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520e maxes out at 220 km/h while the 9 E-Tense 250 keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
Around 723 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.03 s. The 0.46 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the 520e never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.51 kg/hp vs 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.17 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520e G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,36 s).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 520e G30: 220 km/h.