Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (9,02 s vs 9,77 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 | ë-C4 FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,02 s−0,75 s | 9,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,74 s−0,55 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,00 s−1,40 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+9 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,25 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 | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,48 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,96 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,57 s | 7,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,02 s | 9,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,17 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,99 s | 27,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,39 s | 83,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,74 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,00 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 204 km/h |
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 | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw 118i hits 100 km/h in 9.02 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 136 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 118i leads by 0.75 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118i is doing 114 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118i crosses the line in 16.73 s versus 17.29 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118i finishes in 30.00 s versus 31.39 s, with a 1.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 204 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 118i is capped at 213 km/h, the ë-C4 FWD at 150 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 0.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (9,02 s vs 9,77 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. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
118i F40: 213 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.