Over 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI and 118i F20LCI are neck and neck (8,56 s vs 8,62 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 xDrive F20LCI | 118i F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 8.56 s | 0.06 s · 118i F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s | 16.36 s | 0.07 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 29.75 s | 0.12 s · 118i F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 210 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.80 kg/hp | 9.56 kg/hp | better ratio · 118i F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 118i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.80 s · tight gap | 1.92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.89 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 8.56 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.06 s · tight gap | 12.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23.03 s | 22.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.90 s | 47.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s · tight gap | 16.36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 29.75 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 210 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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.56 s versus 8.62 s for the 118d xDrive. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 112 km/h for the 118i. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.36 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.12 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 share the same electronic speed cap: the 118d xDrive and the 118i are governed to 210 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 (9.80 kg/hp vs 9.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 0.06 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 xDrive F20LCI and 118i F20LCI are neck and neck (8,56 s vs 8,62 s, no significant gap).
118d xDrive F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118d xDrive F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp. 118i F20LCI: 136 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h. 118i F20LCI: 210 km/h.