Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 6,30 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 | EQS 450 V297 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 6.30 s | 0.93 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 14.56 s | 0.96 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 26.38 s | 1.78 s · F-PACE P400e |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 210 km/h | 10 km/h · F-PACE P400e |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.55 kg/hp | 7.45 kg/hp | better ratio · F-PACE P400e |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F-PACE P400e | EQS 450 V297 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.10 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 15.04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.71 s | 25.02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 14.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 26.38 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 210 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 568 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the F-PACE P400e hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 6.30 s for the EQS 450. At this point, the F-PACE P400e leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F-PACE P400e is doing 137 km/h against 128 km/h for the EQS 450. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-PACE P400e crosses the line in 13.60 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F-PACE P400e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-PACE P400e finishes in 24.60 s versus 26.37 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE P400e is capped at 220 km/h, the EQS 450 at 210 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 7.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.86 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 6,30 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. EQS 450 V297: 333 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e: 220 km/h. EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h.