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MG4 Standard RWD vs Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 150: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2023 vs 2024 · Methodology
MGBEV

4 Standard RWD

177 hp · 250 Nm · 1,655 kg · 2023

VS
RenaultBEV

5 E-Tech Electric 150

150 hp · 245 Nm · 1,524 kg · 2024

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

MG

4 Standard RWD

9,35kg/hpratio better by 0,81 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power177 hpPending
Torque250 Nm
Weight1 655 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Renault

5 E-Tech Electric 150

10,16kg/hpcompensated by −131 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque245 Nm
Weight1 524 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

4 Standard RWD: 177 hp, ratio 9,35 kg/hp. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.

4 Standard RWD: 160 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.