Sur 0–100 km/h, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 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 E-Tech Electric 217 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 6,81 s+0,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,05 s+0,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s | 28,59 s+0,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,80 kg/hp | 7,01 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,13 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,56 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,75 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 6,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,87 s | 9,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,64 s | 16,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. At this point, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) is doing 124 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) finishes in 28.59 s versus 29.16 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 160 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 and the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) 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 (7.80 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.36 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 s vs 7,54 s).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,54 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 160 km/h. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 160 km/h.