DS DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 vs Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 217: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.76 s for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track

Past 400 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 29.16 s, with a 1.76 s lead.

Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 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.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.36 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.