Over 0–100 km/h, 9 E-Tense 250 and 218d F22 are neck and neck (8,35 s vs 8,36 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 | 9 E-Tense 250 | 218d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.35 s | 0.01 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.18 s | 0.04 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.46 s | 0.89 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 213 km/h | 22 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 9.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 9 E-Tense 250 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 11.66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 21.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 44.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.18 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.46 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 213 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 150 hp of power compensates. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 114 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.40 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 218d maxes out at 213 km/h while the 9 E-Tense 250 keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.28 s.
Around 426 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 22 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.45 s. The 0.89 s delta in favour of the 9 E-Tense 250 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the 218d 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 13.58 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, 9 E-Tense 250 and 218d F22 are neck and neck (8,35 s vs 8,36 s, no significant gap).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 218d F22: 213 km/h.