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Explorer vs i5 eDrive40

Ford · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
i5 eDrive40
Beats the Explorer by 0.03s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the i5 eDrive40 beats the Explorer by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i5 eDrive40 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
350 hp
335 hp
0–100 km/h
6s
5.9s
Top speed
200 km/h
193 km/h
Engine
2.3L EcoBoost / 3.0L V6
Single Motor RWD
Fuel
Petrol
Electric
Torque
420 - 500 Nm
430 Nm
Price
$45,000
$67,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Explorer
i5 eDrive40
100 m
6.253s
6.189s
1/8 mile
9.327s
9.261s
1/4 mile
14.217s
14.182s
1 km
26.238s
26.427s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Explorer is $45,000 vs $67,000 for the i5 eDrive40 — a $22,000 gap. Power: Explorer makes 15 hp more (350 vs 335). Top speed: Explorer runs to 200 km/h, 7 km/h higher than i5 eDrive40. Drivetrain: i5 eDrive40 is electric; Explorer runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Explorer or the i5 eDrive40?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i5 eDrive40 is faster, beating the Explorer by 0.03 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Explorer vs the i5 eDrive40?

The Explorer hits 100 km/h in 6 seconds, while the i5 eDrive40 does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Explorer produces 350 hp; the i5 eDrive40 produces 335 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Explorer tops out at 200 km/h, and the i5 eDrive40 reaches 193 km/h.

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