Sur 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 gagne (8,60 s vs 12,35 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.
| 118i F40 | i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,60 s−3,75 s | 12,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,38 s−2,74 s | 19,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,71 s−3,97 s | 33,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+15 km/h | 198 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,21 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,69 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 | 118i F40 | i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,09 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,49 s | 5,31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,10 s | 9,28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,60 s | 12,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,81 s | 17,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,90 s | 30,72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47,56 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 16,38 s | 19,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,71 s | 33,68 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 198 km/h |
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 | 118i | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 110 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 144 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 176 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6MT |
Off the line, the Bmw 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.60 s versus 12.35 s for the i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS. At this point, the Bmw 118i leads by 3.75 s and sits roughly 43 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118i is doing 114 km/h against 103 km/h for the i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS. The gap is 2.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118i crosses the line in 16.38 s versus 19.12 s. The 2.74 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 144 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 33.68 s, with a 3.97 s lead.
Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the Bmw 118i 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 (9.21 kg/hp vs 10.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.96 seconds. The 3.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 gagne (8,60 s vs 12,35 s).
118i F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,60 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118i F40 : 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp. i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS : 110 hp, ratio 10,69 kg/hp.
118i F40 : 213 km/h. i30 1.5 DPi 110 PS : 198 km/h.