Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 8,36 s).
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.
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | 5 Long Range FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s−2,24 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−1,97 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−3,20 s | 29,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h+8 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 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 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 6,45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 19,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 29,07 s |
| Top speed | 193 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 | 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the i5 eDrive40 leads by 2.24 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 16.27 s. The 1.98 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 29.07 s, with a 3.20 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 185 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 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 (6.81 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 2.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 8,36 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. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.