Over 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 wins (6,08 s vs 6,88 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 | Prius PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−0,80 s | 6,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,38 s−0,72 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,26 s−1,21 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 190 km/h | 262 km/h−72 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,99 kg/hp | 6,91 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 1,67 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,81 s | 2,68 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,04 s | 9,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,28 s | 17,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,38 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,26 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 262 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 | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. At this point, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 is doing 131 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 crosses the line in 14.38 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 finishes in 26.26 s versus 27.46 s, with a 1.21 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (262 km/h), the Prius PHEV never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 190 km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.99 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.22 seconds. The 0.80 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 6,88 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. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.