Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 7,48 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 M50 xDrive G26 | Megane E-Tech Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−3,56 s | 7,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s−3,58 s | 15,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s−7,19 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+65 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,11 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 M50 xDrive G26 | Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,89 s | 3,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,04 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 7,48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,04 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,35 s | 18,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,16 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s | 15,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 7.48 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric. At this point, the i4 M50 xDrive leads by 3.56 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 123 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap is 2.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 15.59 s. The 3.58 s gap represents roughly 141 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive finishes in 21.97 s versus 29.16 s, with a 7.19 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i4 M50 xDrive is capped at 225 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric at 160 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 (4.07 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 3.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 7,48 s).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric: 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 225 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric: 160 km/h.