Sur 0–100 km/h, Born gagne (7,23 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 | Born | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,23 s+0,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,39 s+0,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s | 28,98 s+0,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,51 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 E-Tech Electric 217 | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,13 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,87 s | 9,79 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,64 s | 18,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s | 28,98 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Born hits 100 km/h in 7.23 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. At this point, the Born leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born crosses the line in 15.39 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Born continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Born finishes in 28.98 s versus 29.16 s, with a 0.18 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 Born 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 8.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.31 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, Born gagne (7,23 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. Born : 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 160 km/h. Born : 160 km/h.