Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 6,80 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 6.80 s | 0.82 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.96 s | 0.69 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 26.93 s | 0.52 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 202 km/h | 28 km/h · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 7.17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.71 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 14.96 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 225xe iPerformance maxes out at 202 km/h while the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.65 s.
At 1,000 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 26.93 s, with just 0.52 s to spare. The 225xe iPerformance fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the 225xe iPerformance 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 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 0.82 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 6,80 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. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.