Sur 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 gagne (6,80 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.
| 225xe iPerformance F44 | 320e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s−0,66 s | 7,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s−0,48 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s−1,84 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 215 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,96 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s | 7,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,05 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,59 s | 20,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,34 s | 46,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 225xe iPerformance | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320e | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.46 s for the Bmw 320e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 320e is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320e is doing 115 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance 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 Bmw 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.84 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 Bmw 225xe iPerformance is capped at 202 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.17 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 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 gagne (6,80 s vs 7,46 s).
225xe iPerformance F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,80 secondes (simulation calibrée).
225xe iPerformance F44 : 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp. 320e G20 : 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44 : 202 km/h. 320e G20 : 215 km/h.