Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 6,80 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−1,96 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−1,77 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−2,57 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 202 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,62 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,40 s | 9,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,23 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 27,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 6.80 s for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 1.96 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 1.30 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 14.96 s. The 1.77 s gap represents roughly 75 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 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 26.93 s, with a 2.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 202 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the I-PACE EV400 and the Bmw 225xe iPerformance 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.52 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 1.96 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, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 6,80 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. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.