Over 0–100 km/h, XC40 B4 wins (8,23 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | E-PACE P200 | XC40 B4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 8.23 s | 0.12 s · XC40 B4 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.19 s | 16.11 s | 0.08 s · XC40 B4 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.41 s | 29.39 s | 0.02 s · XC40 B4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 180 km/h | 35 km/h · E-PACE P200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.74 kg/hp | 8.17 kg/hp | better ratio · XC40 B4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | E-PACE P200 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.98 s | 1.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.33 s | 3.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.88 s | 5.74 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 8.23 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.44 s | 11.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.17 s | 21.46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45.14 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.19 s | 16.11 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.41 s | 29.39 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the XC40 B4 hits 100 km/h in 8.23 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. At this point, the XC40 B4 leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the XC40 B4 is doing 115 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the XC40 B4 crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The XC40 B4 maxes out at 180 km/h while the E-PACE P200 keeps accelerating towards 215 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
At 1,000 metres, the XC40 B4 finishes in 29.39 s versus 29.41 s, with just 0.02 s to spare. The E-PACE P200 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the E-PACE P200 is capped at 215 km/h, the XC40 B4 at 180 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.74 kg/hp vs 8.17 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 0.12 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, XC40 B4 wins (8,23 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. XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. XC40 B4: 180 km/h.