Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (9,02 s vs 10,38 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 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.02 s | 10.38 s | 1.36 s · 118i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.74 s | 17.62 s | 0.88 s · 118i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.00 s | 31.82 s | 1.82 s · 118i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 200 km/h | 13 km/h · 118i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.49 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 118i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118i F40 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.37 s · tight gap | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.96 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.57 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.02 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.17 s | 14.43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.99 s | 27.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45.39 s | 75.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.74 s | 17.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.00 s | 31.82 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 200 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 | 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) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 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 9.02 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the 118i leads by 1.36 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 114 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.73 s versus 17.61 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 32 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 159 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118i finishes in 30.00 s versus 31.81 s, with a 1.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 200 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 116d 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 (9.49 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.96 seconds. The 1.36 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 (9,02 s vs 10,38 s).
118i F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,02 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118i F40: 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
118i F40: 213 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.