Over 0–100 km/h, i3s (120 Ah) I01 wins (6,81 s vs 8,12 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.
| i3s (120 Ah) I01 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,81 s−1,31 s | 8,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,05 s−1,09 s | 16,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,59 s−2,03 s | 30,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h+10 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,01 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,16 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 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,77 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,96 s | 3,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,95 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,81 s | 8,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,25 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,98 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,05 s | 16,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,59 s | 30,62 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 245 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 524 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 8.12 s for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. At this point, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) leads by 1.31 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) is doing 124 km/h against 117 km/h for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. The gap is 0.72 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 16.13 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) finishes in 28.59 s versus 30.62 s, with a 2.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) is capped at 160 km/h, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 at 150 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.01 kg/hp vs 10.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.23 seconds. The 1.31 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, i3s (120 Ah) I01 wins (6,81 s vs 8,12 s).
i3s (120 Ah) I01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i3s (120 Ah) I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.
i3s (120 Ah) I01: 160 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.