Over 0–100 km/h, Grand Cherokee 4xe wins (6,04 s vs 8,51 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Grand Cherokee 4xe | G9 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.51 s | 2.47 s · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 16.32 s | 2.05 s · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.86 s | 28.71 s | 2.85 s · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 200 km/h | 10 km/h · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.62 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Grand Cherokee 4xe | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.54 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.56 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.13 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.97 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.88 s | 31.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 16.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.86 s | 28.71 s |
| Top speed | 210 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 | 375 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 483 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Grand Cherokee 4xe hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. At this point, the Grand Cherokee 4xe leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is doing 130 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Grand Cherokee 4xe crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 16.32 s. The 2.05 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Grand Cherokee 4xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 182 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Grand Cherokee 4xe finishes in 25.86 s versus 28.71 s, with a 2.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Grand Cherokee 4xe is capped at 210 km/h, the G9 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 (6.62 kg/hp vs 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.63 seconds. The 2.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Grand Cherokee 4xe wins (6,04 s vs 8,51 s).
Grand Cherokee 4xe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Grand Cherokee 4xe: 375 hp, ratio 6,62 kg/hp. G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
Grand Cherokee 4xe: 210 km/h. G9: 200 km/h.