Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.36 s
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | 5 Long Range FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 8.36 s | 0.82 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 16.27 s | 0.65 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 29.07 s | 0.10 s · 5 Long Range FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 185 km/h | 25 km/h · 5 Long Range FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.80 kg/hp | 8.33 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 217 | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.56 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.75 s | 6.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.87 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.64 s | 19.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 29.07 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 185 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 | 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is doing 124 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 0.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.27 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Megane E-Tech Electric 217 maxes out at 160 km/h while the 5 Long Range FWD keeps accelerating towards 185 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.70 s.
Around 968 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 5 Long Range FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 25 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 5 Long Range FWD finishes in 29.07 s versus 29.16 s. The 0.10 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is capped at 160 km/h, the 5 Long Range FWD at 185 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.80 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 8,36 s).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.