Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 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 iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.80 s | 1.56 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.96 s | 1.26 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 26.93 s | 1.64 s · 225xe iPerformance 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 | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 26.93 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the 225xe iPerformance leads by 1.56 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225xe iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe iPerformance 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 iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.64 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 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 (7.51 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 12.32 seconds. The 1.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 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 iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.