Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 8,36 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.
| i4 eDrive35 G26 | 5 Long Range FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−2,28 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,38 s−1,89 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,26 s−2,81 s | 29,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 190 km/h+5 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,33 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 | i4 eDrive35 G26 | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,81 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 6,45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,04 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,28 s | 19,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,38 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,26 s | 29,07 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 185 km/h |
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 | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i4 eDrive35 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the i4 eDrive35 leads by 2.28 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 eDrive35 is doing 131 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 1.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 eDrive35 crosses the line in 14.38 s versus 16.27 s. The 1.89 s gap represents roughly 76 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 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i4 eDrive35 finishes in 26.26 s versus 29.07 s, with a 2.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (190 vs 185 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i4 eDrive35 is capped at 190 km/h, the 5 Long Range FWD at 185 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 (6.99 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 2.28 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, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 8,36 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. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.