Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 8,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Explorer EcoBoost 300 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s−1,65 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s−1,29 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s−1,47 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 235 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,99 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,83 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,71 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 305 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 leads by 1.65 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.29 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.47 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the DS9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 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 1.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 8,36 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.