Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,65 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 F40 | 118d xDrive F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,62 s+0,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s | 16,29 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s−0,04 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h+8 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 F40 | 118d xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,08 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,62 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,98 s | 12,06 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,37 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47,11 s | 52,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s | 16,29 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s | 29,87 stight gap |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 210 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 118d | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 8.65 s for the Bmw 118d. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 118d. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 118d xDrive maxes out at 210 km/h while the Bmw 118d keeps accelerating towards 218 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 851 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 118d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 8 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d finishes in 29.82 s versus 29.87 s. The 0.04 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 118d is capped at 218 km/h, the Bmw 118d xDrive at 210 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 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 0.03 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 xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,65 s).
118d F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118d F40 : 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
118d F40 : 218 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h.