Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (8,60 s vs 10,53 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 118i F40 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.60 s | 10.53 s | 1.93 s · 118i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.38 s | 17.46 s | 1.08 s · 118i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.71 s | 32.17 s | 2.46 s · 118i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 199 km/h | 14 km/h · 118i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.21 kg/hp | 12.11 kg/hp | better ratio · 118i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118i F40 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.09 s | 1.94 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.49 s | 3.42 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.10 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.60 s | 10.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.81 s | 15.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.90 s | 31.08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47.56 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.38 s | 17.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.71 s | 32.17 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 199 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 | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.60 s versus 10.53 s for the 116i. At this point, the 118i leads by 1.93 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 114 km/h against 104 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.38 s versus 17.45 s. The 1.08 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 32.17 s, with a 2.46 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 199 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 118i is capped at 213 km/h, the 116i at 200 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 (9.21 kg/hp vs 12.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.13 seconds. The 1.93 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, 118i F40 wins (8,60 s vs 10,53 s).
118i F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,60 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118i F40: 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
118i F40: 213 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.