Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI gagne (7,15 s vs 10,10 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.
| 120d F20LCI | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,15 s−2,95 s | 10,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,30 s−2,22 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−3,70 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h+48 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,35 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 | 120d F20LCI | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,05 s | 2,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,27 s | 4,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,29 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,15 s | 10,10 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,55 s | 13,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,63 s | 24,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,38 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,30 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 180 km/h |
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 | 143 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Bmw 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.15 s versus 10.10 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the Bmw 120d leads by 2.95 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 124 km/h against 110 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 1.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 17.52 s. The 2.22 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120d finishes in 27.53 s versus 31.23 s, with a 3.70 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 120d is capped at 228 km/h, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 at 180 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 (7.45 kg/hp vs 10.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.82 seconds. The 2.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI gagne (7,15 s vs 10,10 s).
120d F20LCI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,15 secondes (simulation calibrée).
120d F20LCI : 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 : 143 hp, ratio 10,35 kg/hp.
120d F20LCI : 228 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 : 180 km/h.