Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric and Megane E-Tech Electric 217 are neck and neck (7,48 s vs 7,54 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.54 s | 0.06 s · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| 400 m standing start | 15.59 s | 15.62 s | 0.03 s · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.16 s | 29.17 s | 0.01 s · Megane E-Tech Electric |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.11 kg/hp | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Megane E-Tech Electric | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.07 s · tight gap | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s · tight gap | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.62 s · tight gap | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s · tight gap | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.92 s | 9.87 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.05 s | 17.64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.59 s · tight gap | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.16 s · tight gap | 29.17 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 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 | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 E-Tech Electric hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric is doing 123 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane E-Tech Electric crosses the line in 15.59 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.00 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Megane E-Tech Electric and the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 are governed to 160 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.11 kg/hp vs 7.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric and Megane E-Tech Electric 217 are neck and neck (7,48 s vs 7,54 s, no significant gap).
Megane E-Tech Electric goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane E-Tech Electric: 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric: 160 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.