Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 and 218d Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (8,65 s vs 8,68 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 118d F40 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.65 s | 8.68 s | 0.03 s · 118d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.41 s | 16.40 s | 0.01 s · 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.83 s | 29.93 s | 0.10 s · 118d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h | 222 km/h | 4 km/h · 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.37 kg/hp | 9.50 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d F40 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.07 s | 1.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.39 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.08 s | 6.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.65 s · tight gap | 8.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.98 s | 12.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.37 s | 22.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47.11 s | 46.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.41 s | 16.40 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.83 s · tight gap | 29.93 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 222 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.65 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 218d Gran Coupe is doing 112 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d Gran Coupe crosses the line in 16.40 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.11 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 118d is capped at 218 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 and 218d Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (8,65 s vs 8,68 s, no significant gap).
118d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
118d F40: 218 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.