Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7 | E-PACE P200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 8.35 s | 4.13 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 16.19 s | 3.64 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 29.41 s | 4.16 s · P7 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 215 km/h | 45 km/h · E-PACE P200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 8.74 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | E-PACE P200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.09 s | 5.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.64 s | 11.44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.67 s | 21.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 45.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 16.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 215 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 | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. The instant torque of 655 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7 leads by 4.14 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 2.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 16.19 s. The 3.64 s gap represents roughly 136 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7 finishes in 25.24 s versus 29.41 s, with a 4.17 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the E-PACE P200 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the E-PACE P200 at 215 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.
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 13.46 seconds. The 4.14 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 8,35 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. E-PACE P200: 215 km/h.