Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI gagne (8,51 s vs 9,04 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.
| 118d F20LCI | 218d xDrive F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s−0,53 s | 9,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,27 s−0,28 s | 16,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,62 s−0,90 s | 30,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 212 km/h+3 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,30 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 | 118d F20LCI | 218d xDrive F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,00 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,28 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,95 s | 6,09 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s | 9,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,72 s | 12,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,88 s | 25,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47,74 s | 62,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,27 s | 16,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,62 s | 30,52 s |
| Top speed | 212 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 118d | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 9.04 s for the Bmw 218d xDrive. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218d xDrive 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 Bmw 118d is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 218d xDrive. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d crosses the line in 16.27 s versus 16.54 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d finishes in 29.61 s versus 30.52 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (212 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 118d and the Bmw 218d xDrive are governed to 212 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.30 kg/hp vs 10.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.31 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI gagne (8,51 s vs 9,04 s).
118d F20LCI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,51 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118d F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,30 kg/hp. 218d xDrive F44 : 150 hp, ratio 10,30 kg/hp.
118d F20LCI : 212 km/h. 218d xDrive F44 : 209 km/h.