Over 0–100 km/h, DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 6,78 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.
| DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 225xe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s−0,80 s | 6,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s−0,69 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s−0,74 s | 27,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+28 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,66 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 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 225xe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 4,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s | 6,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,25 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,16 s | 16,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,87 s | 29,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s | 27,15 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 202 km/h |
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 | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.78 s for the Bmw 225xe. At this point, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw 225xe. The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 27.15 s, with a 0.74 s lead.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the Bmw 225xe 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 (6.23 kg/hp vs 7.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.65 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 6,78 s).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. 225xe F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 225xe F44: 202 km/h.