Over 0–100 km/h, V60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,71 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | V60 B5 AWD Geartronic | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 7.46 s | 0.75 s · V60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| 400 m standing start | 14.89 s | 15.44 s | 0.55 s · V60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 28.77 s | 1.67 s · V60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 215 km/h | 15 km/h · V60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.92 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · V60 B5 AWD Geartronic |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | V60 B5 AWD Geartronic | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.82 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.04 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.07 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.80 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.89 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 215 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 752 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic 48V MHEV |
| 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 V60 B5 AWD Geartronic hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 253 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic is doing 125 km/h against 115 km/h for the 320e. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic crosses the line in 14.89 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic finishes in 27.10 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.67 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic is capped at 230 km/h, the 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 0.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, V60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,71 s vs 7,46 s).
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 253 hp, ratio 6,92 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 230 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.