Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (9,02 s vs 9,78 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 | 308 PureTech 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,02 s−0,76 s | 9,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,74 s−0,60 s | 17,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,00 s−0,64 s | 30,64 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 217 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,49 kg/hp | 9,31 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 308 PureTech 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,76 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,96 s | 4,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,57 s | 7,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,02 s | 9,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,17 s | 12,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,99 s | 22,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,39 s | 45,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,74 s | 17,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,00 s | 30,64 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 217 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 | 131 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic (EAT6) |
Off the line, the 118i hits 100 km/h in 9.02 s versus 9.78 s for the 308 PureTech 130. At this point, the 118i leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 114 km/h against 113 km/h for the 308 PureTech 130. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.73 s versus 17.34 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118i finishes in 30.00 s versus 30.64 s, with a 0.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the 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 (9.49 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.90 seconds. The 0.76 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (9,02 s vs 9,78 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. 308 PureTech 130: 131 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
118i F40: 213 km/h. 308 PureTech 130: 217 km/h.