Over 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 wins (8,07 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 | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.07 s | 0.29 s · 520i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.97 s | 0.25 s · 520i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 28.94 s | 0.37 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 225 km/h | 10 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 8.89 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 | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 20.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 38.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 28.94 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 225 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520i hits 100 km/h in 8.07 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 184 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 520i leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520i is doing 116 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.49 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520i crosses the line in 15.97 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520i maxes out at 225 km/h while the 9 E-Tense 250 keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 628 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 28.94 s. The 0.37 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the 520i 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.
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 12.90 seconds. The 0.29 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 wins (8,07 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. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 520i G30: 225 km/h.