Over 0–100 km/h, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 8,59 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.
| E-PACE P200 | 318d Touring Steptronic G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−0,24 s | 8,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,17 s+0,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−0,56 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,87 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 | E-PACE P200 | 318d Touring Steptronic G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 2,64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 5,73 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 12,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 51,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,17 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the E-PACE P200 hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 8.59 s for the Bmw 318d Touring Steptronic. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 318d Touring Steptronic is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 318d Touring Steptronic is doing 110 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 318d Touring Steptronic crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 215 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 215 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the E-PACE P200 finishes in 29.41 s versus 29.97 s. The 0.56 s delta in favour of the E-PACE P200 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the E-PACE P200 and the Bmw 318d Touring Steptronic are governed to 215 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.74 kg/hp vs 10.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.62 seconds. The 0.24 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, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 8,59 s).
E-PACE P200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. 318d Touring Steptronic G20: 150 hp, ratio 10,87 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. 318d Touring Steptronic G20: 215 km/h.