Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe F44 wins (6,78 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 | 225xe F44 | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.78 s | 7.46 s | 0.68 s · 225xe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.44 s | 0.48 s · 225xe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.15 s | 28.77 s | 1.62 s · 225xe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 215 km/h | 13 km/h · 320e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.66 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · 225xe F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225xe F44 | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.72 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.84 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.90 s · tight gap | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.78 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.21 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.10 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.15 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 202 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 | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| 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 225xe hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 225xe is doing 124 km/h against 115 km/h for the 320e. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe finishes in 27.15 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.62 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (202 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225xe is capped at 202 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.66 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 0.68 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, 225xe F44 wins (6,78 s vs 7,46 s).
225xe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225xe F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
225xe F44: 202 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.