Over 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 s vs 7,46 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.
| S90 B5 AWD | 320e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s−0,88 s | 7,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,68 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s−1,66 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 215 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,65 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 | S90 B5 AWD | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,70 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s | 7,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,89 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,63 s | 20,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 46,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S90 B5 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 7.46 s for the Bmw 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 250 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 320e is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the S90 B5 AWD is doing 125 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 320e. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S90 B5 AWD crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the S90 B5 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S90 B5 AWD finishes in 27.11 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.66 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the Bmw 320e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S90 B5 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 320e at 220 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 12.74 seconds. The 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 s vs 7,46 s).
S90 B5 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S90 B5 AWD: 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
S90 B5 AWD: 180 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.