Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Born VZ | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.73 s | 0.39 s · Born VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 13.96 s | 0.34 s · Born VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 27.45 s | 1.58 s · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 160 km/h | 33 km/h · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.81 kg/hp | 5.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 1.67 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 7.31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.27 s | 12.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 13.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 27.45 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 160 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Born VZ maxes out at 160 km/h while the i5 eDrive40 keeps accelerating towards 193 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 574 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the i5 eDrive40 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 33 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 27.45 s. The 1.58 s delta in favour of the i5 eDrive40 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the Born VZ 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 (6.81 kg/hp vs 5.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.92 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 6,12 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. Born VZ: 160 km/h.