Over 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 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 | S90 B5 AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.58 s | 1.78 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.76 s | 1.46 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.11 s | 1.46 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 180 km/h | 55 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · S90 B5 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | S90 B5 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.70 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 2.57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 4.64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 8.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 15.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 14.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.11 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 180 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the S90 B5 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 250 hp of power compensates. At this point, the S90 B5 AWD leads by 1.78 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S90 B5 AWD is doing 125 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S90 B5 AWD crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.46 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S90 B5 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S90 B5 AWD finishes in 27.11 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.46 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the S90 B5 AWD 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 12.32 seconds. The 1.78 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 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. S90 B5 AWD: 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. S90 B5 AWD: 180 km/h.