Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 7,88 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 | ID.3 Pro S | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s−0,34 s | 7,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s−0,30 s | 15,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s−0,45 s | 29,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,46 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 | ID.3 Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,87 s | 10,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,64 s | 20,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,17 s | 29,62 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 | 204 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.88 s for the ID.3 Pro S. Despite the faster sprint time, the ID.3 Pro S is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is doing 124 km/h against 118 km/h for the ID.3 Pro S. The gap is 0.04 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 15.91 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 finishes in 29.16 s versus 29.62 s, with a 0.46 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 ID.3 Pro S 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 9.46 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.58 seconds. The 0.34 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 217 wins (7,54 s vs 7,88 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. ID.3 Pro S: 204 hp, ratio 9,46 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h. ID.3 Pro S: 160 km/h.