Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 9,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 Long Range RWD | ë-C4 FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 9.77 s | 3.04 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 17.29 s | 2.37 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 31.40 s | 4.16 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 204 km/h | 24 km/h · ë-C4 FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.00 kg/hp | 11.25 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 Long Range RWD | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s | 2.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s | 7.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 9.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.78 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.38 s | 27.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 83.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 17.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 31.40 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 204 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. At this point, the 4 Long Range RWD leads by 3.04 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD is doing 129 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 1.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 17.29 s. The 2.37 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 31.39 s, with a 4.16 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (204 km/h), the ë-C4 FWD never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 4 Long Range RWD is capped at 180 km/h, the ë-C4 FWD at 150 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.00 kg/hp vs 11.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 3.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 9,77 s).
4 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.