Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 5,37 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | F-PACE P400e | I-PACE EV400 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 4.83 s | 0.54 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 13.19 s | 0.41 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 24.36 s | 0.24 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 200 km/h | 20 km/h · F-PACE P400e |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.55 kg/hp | 5.52 kg/hp | better ratio · I-PACE EV400 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F-PACE P400e | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.33 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.10 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 11.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.71 s | 18.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 24.36 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 200 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 | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.37 s for the F-PACE P400e. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 137 km/h for the F-PACE P400e. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the I-PACE EV400 crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 13.60 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The I-PACE EV400 maxes out at 200 km/h while the F-PACE P400e keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.45 s.
At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 24.60 s, with just 0.24 s to spare. The F-PACE P400e fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE P400e is capped at 220 km/h, the I-PACE EV400 at 200 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.55 kg/hp vs 5.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.18 seconds. The 0.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 5,37 s).
F-PACE P400e goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-PACE P400e: 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp. I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e: 220 km/h. I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h.