Over 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 wins (10,43 s vs 11,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 116i F40 | Leaf 24kWh AZE0 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.43 s | 11.36 s | 0.93 s · 116i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.36 s | 18.14 s | 0.78 s · 116i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.13 s | 33.56 s | 1.43 s · 116i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 145 km/h | 55 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.11 kg/hp | 13.95 kg/hp | better ratio · 116i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116i F40 | Leaf 24kWh AZE0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.86 s | 2.49 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.30 s | 4.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.88 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.43 s | 11.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 15.20 s | 16.36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 31.28 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 124.87 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.36 s | 18.14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.13 s | 33.56 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 145 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 254 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 521 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the 116i hits 100 km/h in 10.43 s versus 11.36 s for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0. Despite lacking instant torque, 109 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 116i leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116i is doing 104 km/h against 102 km/h for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116i crosses the line in 17.36 s versus 18.13 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 116i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 142 km/h versus 139 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116i finishes in 32.13 s versus 33.56 s, with a 1.43 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 116i is capped at 200 km/h, the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 at 145 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 19.75 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 wins (10,43 s vs 11,36 s).
116i F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp. Leaf 24kWh AZE0: 109 hp, ratio 13,95 kg/hp.
116i F40: 200 km/h. Leaf 24kWh AZE0: 145 km/h.