Over 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI wins (8,62 s vs 9,18 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 | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s−0,56 s | 9,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s−0,47 s | 16,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s−0,37 s | 30,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h+30 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,80 kg/hp | 9,37 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 | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,89 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s | 9,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,06 s | 12,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,03 s | 22,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,90 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s | 30,24 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 180 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 | 143 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 9.18 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. At this point, the Bmw 118d xDrive leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 113 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.50 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.76 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Bmw 118d xDrive keeps accelerating towards 210 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.42 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive finishes in 29.87 s versus 30.23 s, with just 0.37 s to spare. The Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Bmw 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145’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 xDrive is capped at 210 km/h, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 at 180 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 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.59 seconds. The 0.56 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 wins (8,62 s vs 9,18 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. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h.