Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 10,39 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.
| I-PACE EV400 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−5,56 s | 10,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−4,43 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−7,45 s | 31,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,33 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 | I-PACE EV400 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,62 s | 7,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,40 s | 14,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,23 s | 27,64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 69,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s | 31,81 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 10.39 s for the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 696 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 5.56 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 3.02 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 17.61 s. The 4.43 s gap represents roughly 152 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the I-PACE EV400 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 31.80 s, with a 7.45 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the I-PACE EV400 and the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe are governed to 200 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.97 seconds. The 5.56 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 10,39 s).
I-PACE EV400 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.