Over 0–100 km/h, MG4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 10,10 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.
| MG4 Long Range RWD | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,73 s−3,37 s | 10,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−2,60 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,24 s−4,00 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,35 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 | MG4 Long Range RWD | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,21 s | 4,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,16 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,73 s | 10,10 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,78 s | 13,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,38 s | 24,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,24 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
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 | 143 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the MG4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 s versus 10.10 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the MG4 Long Range RWD leads by 3.37 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the MG4 Long Range RWD is doing 129 km/h against 110 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 1.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the MG4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 17.52 s. The 2.60 s gap represents roughly 95 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the MG4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MG4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 31.23 s, with a 4.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 180 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the MG4 Long Range RWD and the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 are governed to 180 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 15.82 seconds. The 3.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, MG4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 10,10 s).
MG4 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
MG4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,35 kg/hp.
MG4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 180 km/h.