Sur 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 gagne (8,60 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 xDrive F20LCI | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s | 8,60 s+0,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s−0,09 s | 16,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s | 29,71 s+0,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 213 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,80 kg/hp | 9,21 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,89 s | 6,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s | 8,60 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,06 s | 11,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,03 s | 21,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,90 s | 47,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,38 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s | 29,71 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 213 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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 118i | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.60 s versus 8.62 s for the Bmw 118d xDrive. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 118i. The gap is 0.20 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 16.38 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 210 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 210 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 29.87 s. The 0.16 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 118d xDrive is capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 118i at 213 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 (9.80 kg/hp vs 9.21 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 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 gagne (8,60 s vs 8,62 s).
118d xDrive F20LCI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,62 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118d xDrive F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp. 118i F40 : 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h. 118i F40 : 213 km/h.