Sur 0–100 km/h, MG4 Long Range RWD gagne (6,73 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.
| MG4 Long Range RWD | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,73 s−0,83 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−0,56 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,24 s−1,47 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 225 km/h−45 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,00 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 | MG4 Long Range RWD | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,92 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,21 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,16 s | 5,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,73 s | 7,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,78 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,38 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,24 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 180 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 MG4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 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 11 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 129 km/h for the MG4 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the MG4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the MG4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MG4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 28.71 s, with a 1.48 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (225 km/h), the Bmw 520d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MG4 Long Range RWD is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 520d at 225 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 12.82 seconds. The 0.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, MG4 Long Range RWD gagne (6,73 s vs 7,56 s).
MG4 Long Range RWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
MG4 Long Range RWD : 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. 520d G30 : 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
MG4 Long Range RWD : 180 km/h. 520d G30 : 225 km/h.