Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS 280 gagne (5,80 s vs 7,54 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.
| Megane 4 RS 280 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,80 s−1,74 s | 7,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s−1,75 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,70 s−4,47 s | 29,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+90 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,80 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 | Megane 4 RS 280 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,37 s | 5,75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,80 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,41 s | 9,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,96 s | 17,64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,08 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,70 s | 29,17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane 4 RS 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.80 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. Despite lacking instant torque, 280 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Megane 4 RS 280 leads by 1.74 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane 4 RS 280 is doing 138 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 1.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane 4 RS 280 crosses the line in 13.86 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.75 s gap represents roughly 72 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Megane 4 RS 280 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane 4 RS 280 finishes in 24.70 s versus 29.16 s, with a 4.46 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Megane 4 RS 280 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 at 160 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.
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 11.36 seconds. The 1.74 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane 4 RS 280 gagne (5,80 s vs 7,54 s).
Megane 4 RS 280 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,80 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Megane 4 RS 280 : 280 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Megane 4 RS 280 : 250 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 160 km/h.