Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 8,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 218d xDrive F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 8.92 s | 2.94 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 16.67 s | 2.40 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 30.09 s | 3.68 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 209 km/h | 21 km/h · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 10.13 kg/hp | better ratio · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 218d xDrive F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 2.34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 6.39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 8.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 12.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 22.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 48.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 16.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 30.09 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 209 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 8.92 s for the 218d xDrive. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 2.94 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 113 km/h for the 218d xDrive. The gap is 1.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 16.67 s. The 2.40 s gap represents roughly 90 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 30.09 s, with a 3.68 s lead.
Electronically capped at 209 km/h, the 218d xDrive 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 14.27 seconds. The 2.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 8,92 s).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. 218d xDrive F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,13 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 218d xDrive F22: 209 km/h.