Over 0–100 km/h, 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 wins (7,96 s vs 8,35 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 | 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 7,96 s+0,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 15,91 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,58 s+0,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+1 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hp | 8,52 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 5,87 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 7,96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 10,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 18,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 35,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 15,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,58 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 214 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 | 145 hp | E3 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 235 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-DCS6 6-speed electrified dual clutch |
Off the line, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 hits 100 km/h in 7.96 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. Despite the faster sprint time, the E-PACE P200 is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 is doing 120 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 crosses the line in 15.90 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.41 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 214 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the E-PACE P200 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.74 kg/hp vs 8.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 wins (7,96 s vs 8,35 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. 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6: 145 hp, ratio 8,52 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6: 214 km/h.