Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,59 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 | 5 Long Range FWD | 520d Touring G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.59 s | 0.77 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 15.51 s | 0.76 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.07 s | 28.75 s | 0.32 s · 520d Touring G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 185 km/h | 225 km/h | 40 km/h · 520d Touring G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.33 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 5 Long Range FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 5 Long Range FWD | 520d Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.39 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.00 s | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.45 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 10.86 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.49 s | 20.68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 41.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 15.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.07 s | 28.75 s |
| Top speed | 185 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.59 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 520d Touring leads by 0.77 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d Touring is doing 115 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 1.02 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d Touring crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 16.27 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 5 Long Range FWD maxes out at 185 km/h while the 520d Touring keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.59 s from 0.77 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the 520d Touring finishes in 28.74 s versus 29.07 s, with just 0.32 s to spare. The 5 Long Range FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 5 Long Range FWD is capped at 185 km/h, the 520d Touring 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 0.77 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,59 s vs 8,36 s).
5 Long Range FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp. 520d Touring G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h. 520d Touring G30: 225 km/h.