Over 0–100 km/h, 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 and 420d Convertible G22 are neck and neck (7,75 s vs 7,76 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 7.75 s | 0.01 s · 420d Convertible G22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.64 s | 0.03 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 28.69 s | 1.28 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 236 km/h | 9 km/h · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.49 kg/hp | 9.34 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.26 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.79 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 7.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.84 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.53 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s · tight gap | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 236 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 | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 420d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 420d Convertible is doing 116 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.48 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.64 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 28.69 s, with a 1.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420d Convertible 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.49 kg/hp vs 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 and 420d Convertible G22 are neck and neck (7,75 s vs 7,76 s, no significant gap).
4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.