Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i4 eDrive35 G26 | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s | 7.46 s | 1.38 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 15.44 s | 1.06 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s | 28.77 s | 2.51 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 190 km/h | 215 km/h | 25 km/h · 320e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.99 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i4 eDrive35 G26 | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.81 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.56 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.04 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.28 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 215 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the i4 eDrive35 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the i4 eDrive35 is doing 131 km/h against 115 km/h for the 320e. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 eDrive35 crosses the line in 14.38 s versus 15.43 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i4 eDrive35 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i4 eDrive35 finishes in 26.26 s versus 28.77 s, with a 2.51 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the 320e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i4 eDrive35 is capped at 190 km/h, the 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 (6.99 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 1.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 7,46 s).
i4 eDrive35 G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.