Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI and 120d xDrive F40 are neck and neck (7,13 s vs 7,15 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d F20LCI | 120d xDrive F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.15 s | 7.13 s | 0.02 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.30 s | 15.21 s | 0.09 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.00 s | 0.46 s · 120d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h | 228 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 7.97 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d F20LCI | 120d xDrive F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.05 s | 1.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.27 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.29 s | 4.93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.15 s | 7.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.55 s | 9.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.63 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.38 s | 35.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.30 s | 15.21 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.00 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 228 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 120d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 7.13 s versus 7.15 s for the 120d. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 120d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 124 km/h for the 120d. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d xDrive crosses the line in 15.21 s versus 15.30 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 228 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 228 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 120d finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.99 s. The 0.46 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 120d and the 120d xDrive are governed to 228 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 (7.45 kg/hp vs 7.97 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.69 seconds. The 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI and 120d xDrive F40 are neck and neck (7,13 s vs 7,15 s, no significant gap).
120d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp. 120d xDrive F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
120d F20LCI: 228 km/h. 120d xDrive F40: 228 km/h.