Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (8,60 s vs 9,02 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 | 118i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.60 s | 9.02 s | 0.42 s · 118i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.38 s | 16.74 s | 0.36 s · 118i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.71 s | 30.00 s | 0.29 s · 118i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 213 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.21 kg/hp | 9.49 kg/hp | better ratio · 118i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118i F40 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.09 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.49 s | 3.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.10 s | 6.57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.60 s | 9.02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.81 s | 12.17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.90 s · tight gap | 21.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47.56 s | 45.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.38 s | 16.74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.71 s | 30.00 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 213 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 | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 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 9.02 s for the 118i. At this point, the 118i leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 114 km/h against 114 km/h for the 118i. The gap is 0.36 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.38 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 30.00 s, with just 0.29 s to spare. The 118i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 118i and the 118i are governed to 213 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.21 kg/hp vs 9.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.11 seconds. The 0.42 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 9,02 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. 118i F40: 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
118i F40: 213 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.