Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 3 RS 200 gagne (7,03 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.
| Clio 3 RS 200 | 118d xDrive F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,03 s−1,59 s | 8,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,20 s−1,09 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,23 s−2,64 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+13 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,20 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 | Clio 3 RS 200 | 118d xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,02 s | 1,80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,05 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,44 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,03 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 12,06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,04 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,75 s | 52,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,20 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,23 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed | 223 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 | 200 hp | |
| Torque | 215 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual close-ratio |
| 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 Clio 3 RS 200 hits 100 km/h in 7.03 s versus 8.62 s for the Bmw 118d xDrive. At this point, the Clio 3 RS 200 leads by 1.59 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 is doing 125 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 118d xDrive. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 3 RS 200 crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 16.28 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 finishes in 27.23 s versus 29.87 s, with a 2.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Clio 3 RS 200’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 Clio 3 RS 200 is capped at 223 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 (6.20 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 1.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 3 RS 200 gagne (7,03 s vs 8,62 s).
Clio 3 RS 200 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Clio 3 RS 200 : 200 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
Clio 3 RS 200 : 223 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h.