Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe F44 and i3s I01 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,81 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 225xe F44 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.78 s | 6.81 s | 0.03 s · 225xe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.05 s | 0.09 s · 225xe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.15 s | 28.59 s | 1.44 s · 225xe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 160 km/h | 42 km/h · 225xe F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.66 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · i3s I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225xe F44 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.72 s · tight gap | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.84 s · tight gap | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.90 s · tight gap | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.78 s · tight gap | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.21 s · tight gap | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.10 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s · tight gap | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.15 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the 225xe hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 225xe is doing 124 km/h against 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe finishes in 27.15 s versus 28.59 s, with a 1.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225xe is capped at 202 km/h, the i3s at 160 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 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.76 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe F44 and i3s I01 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,81 s, no significant gap).
225xe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225xe F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
225xe F44: 202 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.