Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 6,08 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born VZ | i4 eDrive35 G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.08 s | 0.35 s · Born VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 14.38 s | 0.42 s · Born VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 26.26 s | 1.19 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 190 km/h | 30 km/h · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 6.99 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s · tight gap | 1.69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s · tight gap | 2.81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s · tight gap | 4.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 8.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 14.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 14.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 26.26 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 190 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.08 s for the i4 eDrive35. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 0.35 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 131 km/h for the i4 eDrive35. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 19 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 i4 eDrive35 keeps accelerating towards 190 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.15 s.
Around 656 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the i4 eDrive35 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 30 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the i4 eDrive35 finishes in 26.26 s versus 27.45 s. The 1.19 s delta in favour of the i4 eDrive35 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born VZ is capped at 160 km/h, the i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 (5.68 kg/hp vs 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 0.35 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 6,08 s).
Born VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h.