Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 wins (8,65 s vs 9,04 s).
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 xDrive F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.65 s | 9.04 s | 0.39 s · 118d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.41 s | 16.55 s | 0.14 s · 118d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.83 s | 30.52 s | 0.69 s · 118d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h | 209 km/h | 9 km/h · 118d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.37 kg/hp | 10.30 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d F40 | 218d xDrive F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.07 s | 1.69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.39 s | 3.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.08 s · tight gap | 6.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.65 s | 9.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.98 s | 12.90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.37 s | 25.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47.11 s | 62.83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.41 s · tight gap | 16.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.83 s | 30.52 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 209 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 | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.65 s versus 9.04 s for the 218d xDrive. Despite the faster sprint time, the 218d xDrive is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 218d xDrive is doing 109 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d crosses the line in 16.41 s versus 16.54 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118d finishes in 29.82 s versus 30.52 s, with a 0.69 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (218 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 118d is capped at 218 km/h, the 218d xDrive at 211 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 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 0.39 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 wins (8,65 s vs 9,04 s).
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 xDrive F44: 150 hp, ratio 10,30 kg/hp.
118d F40: 218 km/h. 218d xDrive F44: 209 km/h.