Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 s vs 8,07 s).
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 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 8.07 s | 1.27 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.87 s | 0.91 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 29.49 s | 2.56 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 213 km/h | 11 km/h · 520e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.17 kg/hp | 9.31 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 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.59 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.34 s | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 213 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520e is 3 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 iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe iPerformance crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 29.49 s, with a 2.56 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (202 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225xe iPerformance is capped at 202 km/h, the 520e at 218 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 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 1.27 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 iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 s vs 8,07 s).
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. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.