Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 wins (8,41 s vs 8,62 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 | 8,41 s−0,21 s | 8,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,25 s−0,04 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,47 s−0,40 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 | 2,08 s | 1,80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,40 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,97 s | 5,89 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,41 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,57 s | 12,06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,30 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 43,09 s | 52,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,25 s | 16,29 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,47 s | 29,87 s |
| 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 | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| 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 hits 100 km/h in 8.41 s versus 8.62 s for the Bmw 118d xDrive. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 118d xDrive is 5 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 xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 118d. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d crosses the line in 16.25 s versus 16.28 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d finishes in 29.46 s versus 29.87 s, with a 0.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (218 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 118d’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 0.21 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 (8,41 s vs 8,62 s).
118d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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.