Bmw 120d vs Peugeot 508 THP 160 EAT6 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 97%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 97 %.
Bmw 120d vs 508 THP 160 EAT6: chronicle of a drag race at 228 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Bmw 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.15 s versus 9.59 s for the 508 THP 160 EAT6. At this point, the Bmw 120d leads by 2.44 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 124 km/h against 115 km/h for the 508 THP 160 EAT6. The gap is 1.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 17.18 s. The 1.88 s gap represents roughly 73 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120d finishes in 27.53 s versus 30.11 s, with a 2.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (228 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 228 km/h, the Bmw 120d 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 (7.45 kg/hp vs 8.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.22 seconds. The 2.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Bmw 120d has a clear edge over the Peugeot 508 THP 160 EAT6 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.