Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 and 225xe F44 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,80 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 iPerformance F44 | 225xe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 6.78 s | 0.02 s · 225xe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 14.96 s | Same |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 27.15 s | 0.22 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 202 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.17 kg/hp | 7.66 kg/hp | better ratio · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225xe iPerformance F44 | 225xe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 1.72 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 4.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 6.78 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 9.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.59 s | 16.26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.34 s | 29.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 27.15 s |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 225xe hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 225xe is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 202 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 202 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 27.15 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 225xe iPerformance and the 225xe are governed to 202 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.17 kg/hp vs 7.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.65 seconds. The 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 and 225xe F44 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,80 s, no significant gap).
225xe iPerformance F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp. 225xe F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h. 225xe F44: 202 km/h.