Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 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.
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | Prius PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s−0,76 s | 6,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−0,80 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−1,60 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 262 km/h−69 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,91 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 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 1,67 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 9,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 17,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed | 193 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 | 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 | 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 i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Prius PHEV is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 27.46 s, with a 1.60 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (262 km/h), the Prius PHEV never recovers its launch deficit.
The Prius PHEV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw i5 eDrive40’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 193 km/h, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 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 (6.81 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 0.76 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 6,88 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. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.