Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 6,80 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 6.80 s | 2.58 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 14.96 s | 2.41 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 26.93 s | 1.68 s · P7 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 202 km/h | 32 km/h · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.09 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.64 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.67 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 202 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 | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the P7 leads by 2.59 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 1.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 14.96 s. The 2.41 s gap represents roughly 101 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the 225xe iPerformance keeps accelerating towards 202 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 2.50 s from 2.41 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the P7 finishes in 25.24 s versus 26.93 s, with just 1.68 s to spare. The 225xe iPerformance fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the 225xe iPerformance at 202 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.81 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 2.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 6,80 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.