Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe F44 wins (6,78 s vs 8,36 s).
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 | 225xe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.78 s | 1.58 s · 225xe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.96 s | 1.26 s · 225xe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.15 s | 1.42 s · 225xe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 202 km/h | 33 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 7.66 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 | 225xe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.72 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 2.84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 4.90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 9.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 16.26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 29.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.15 s |
| Top speed | 235 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| 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 225xe hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the 225xe leads by 1.58 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225xe is doing 124 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe finishes in 27.15 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.42 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the 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 (7.51 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 12.32 seconds. The 1.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe F44 wins (6,78 s vs 8,36 s).
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. 225xe F44: 220 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 225xe F44: 202 km/h.