Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7i | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 7.46 s | 1.15 s · P7i |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 15.44 s | 0.87 s · P7i |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 28.77 s | 2.39 s · P7i |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 215 km/h | 15 km/h · 320e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · P7i |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7i | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.47 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.90 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.20 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 200 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 | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the P7i hits 100 km/h in 6.31 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e 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 P7i is doing 129 km/h against 115 km/h for the 320e. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7i finishes in 26.38 s versus 28.77 s, with a 2.39 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the 320e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7i is capped at 200 km/h, the 320e at 220 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 (7.18 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 1.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 7,46 s).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.