Over 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI wins (8,62 s vs 9,78 s).
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 | 308 PureTech 130 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 9.78 s | 1.16 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s | 17.34 s | 1.05 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 30.64 s | 0.77 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 217 km/h | 7 km/h · 308 PureTech 130 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.80 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · 308 PureTech 130 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 308 PureTech 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.80 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s | 4.61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.89 s | 7.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 9.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.06 s | 12.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23.03 s | 22.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.90 s | 45.99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s | 17.34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 30.64 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 217 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 | 131 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic (EAT6) |
Off the line, the 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 9.78 s for the 308 PureTech 130. At this point, the 118d xDrive leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 113 km/h for the 308 PureTech 130. The gap is 1.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 17.34 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 118d xDrive maxes out at 210 km/h while the 308 PureTech 130 keeps accelerating towards 217 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.97 s from 1.06 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the 118d xDrive finishes in 29.87 s versus 30.64 s, with just 0.77 s to spare. The 308 PureTech 130 fails to fully close the launch gap.
The 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 308 PureTech 130’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.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the 118d xDrive never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.80 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.90 seconds. The 1.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI wins (8,62 s vs 9,78 s).
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. 308 PureTech 130: 131 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h. 308 PureTech 130: 217 km/h.