Over 0–100 km/h, C5 X Hybrid 225 wins (7,97 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 | C5 X Hybrid 225 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.97 s | 0.39 s · C5 X Hybrid 225 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.92 s | 0.30 s · C5 X Hybrid 225 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 28.62 s | 0.05 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 233 km/h | 2 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 7.68 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 | C5 X Hybrid 225 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.79 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 10.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 18.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 34.78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s · tight gap | 28.62 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 233 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 720 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed e-EAT8 |
Off the line, the C5 X Hybrid 225 hits 100 km/h in 7.97 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the C5 X Hybrid 225 leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the C5 X Hybrid 225 is doing 119 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.43 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the C5 X Hybrid 225 crosses the line in 15.92 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 233 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 233 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 28.62 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 233 km/h, the C5 X Hybrid 225 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 7.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.42 seconds. The 0.39 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, C5 X Hybrid 225 wins (7,97 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. C5 X Hybrid 225: 224 hp, ratio 7,68 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. C5 X Hybrid 225: 233 km/h.