Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 9,20 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.
| Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | X2 sDrive18d F39 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s−1,02 s | 9,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s−0,60 s | 16,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s−0,79 s | 30,59 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 211 km/h+5 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,45 kg/hp | 10,00 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | X2 sDrive18d F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 1,97 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 3,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s | 9,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,49 s | 12,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,49 s | 24,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,58 s | 65,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s | 16,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s | 30,59 s |
| Top speed | 211 km/h | 206 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 hits 100 km/h in 8.18 s versus 9.20 s for the Bmw X2 sDrive18d. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 is doing 115 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw X2 sDrive18d. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 crosses the line in 16.11 s versus 16.72 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 finishes in 29.80 s versus 30.58 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (211 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the Bmw X2 sDrive18d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.21 seconds. The 1.02 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, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 9,20 s).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. X2 sDrive18d F39: 150 hp, ratio 10,00 kg/hp.
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h. X2 sDrive18d F39: 206 km/h.