Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 wins (9,18 s vs 10,53 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.
| Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,18 s−1,35 s | 10,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s−0,70 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,24 s−1,93 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 199 km/h−19 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,11 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 | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,21 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,74 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,48 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,18 s | 10,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,42 s | 15,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,77 s | 31,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,24 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 199 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
| 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) |
Off the line, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 hits 100 km/h in 9.18 s versus 10.53 s for the Bmw 116i. The 1.35 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 is doing 113 km/h against 104 km/h for the Bmw 116i. The gap is 0.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 crosses the line in 16.76 s versus 17.45 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 finishes in 30.23 s versus 32.17 s, with a 1.93 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (199 km/h), the Bmw 116i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 116i at 200 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.37 kg/hp vs 12.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.13 seconds. The 1.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 wins (9,18 s vs 10,53 s).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.