Over 0–100 km/h, DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 wins (7,76 s vs 10,38 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.
| DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 116d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s−2,62 s | 10,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−2,01 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s−4,41 s | 31,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+45 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,85 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,79 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,98 s | 7,32 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s | 10,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 14,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,84 s | 27,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,53 s | 75,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s | 31,82 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 hits 100 km/h in 7.76 s versus 10.38 s for the Bmw 116d. At this point, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 leads by 2.62 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 is doing 126 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 116d. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 17.61 s. The 2.01 s gap represents roughly 72 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 31.81 s, with a 4.41 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 116d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.49 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.96 seconds. The 2.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 wins (7,76 s vs 10,38 s).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.