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MG HS PHEV FWD vs BMW 320i G20: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact SUV · 2023 vs 2019 · Methodology
MGPHEV

HS PHEV FWD

258 hp · 275 Nm · 1,810 kg · 2023

VS
BMWPetrol

320i G20

184 hp · 300 Nm · 1,460 kg · 2019

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

MG

HS PHEV FWD

7,02kg/hpratio better by 0,92 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power258 hpPending
Torque275 Nm
Weight1 810 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

320i G20

7,93kg/hpcompensated by −350 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power184 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 460 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

HS PHEV FWD: 258 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp. 320i G20: 184 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp.

HS PHEV FWD: 190 km/h. 320i G20: 234 km/h.