Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | F-PACE P400e | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.75 s | 2.38 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 15.66 s | 2.06 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 28.68 s | 4.08 s · F-PACE P400e |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 231 km/h | 11 km/h · 520i G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.55 kg/hp | 8.37 kg/hp | better ratio · F-PACE P400e |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F-PACE P400e | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.10 s | 10.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 19.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.71 s | 37.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 15.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 28.68 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 231 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 | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the F-PACE P400e hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 7.75 s for the 520i. The instant torque of 640 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the F-PACE P400e leads by 2.38 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F-PACE P400e is doing 137 km/h against 116 km/h for the 520i. The gap is 1.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-PACE P400e crosses the line in 13.60 s versus 15.66 s. The 2.06 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F-PACE P400e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-PACE P400e finishes in 24.60 s versus 28.68 s, with a 4.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE P400e is capped at 220 km/h, the 520i 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 12.70 seconds. The 2.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 7,75 s).
F-PACE P400e goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-PACE P400e: 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e: 220 km/h. 520i G30: 231 km/h.