Over 0–100 km/h, 120d xDrive F40 wins (7,13 s vs 7,37 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d F40 | 120d xDrive F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.37 s | 7.13 s | 0.24 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.21 s | 0.25 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.03 s | 28.00 s | 0.03 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 228 km/h | 2 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.63 kg/hp | 7.97 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d F40 | 120d xDrive F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.93 s | 1.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.30 s | 4.93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.37 s | 7.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.04 s | 9.98 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.96 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.74 s | 35.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.46 s | 15.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.03 s | 28.00 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 7.37 s for the 120d. At this point, the 120d xDrive leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 121 km/h for the 120d. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d xDrive crosses the line in 15.21 s versus 15.45 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 120d xDrive finishes in 27.99 s versus 28.02 s, with just 0.03 s to spare. The 120d fails to fully close the launch gap.
The 120d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 120d’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 120d and the 120d xDrive are governed to 231 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 (7.63 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 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d xDrive F40 wins (7,13 s vs 7,37 s).
120d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp. 120d xDrive F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
120d F40: 230 km/h. 120d xDrive F40: 228 km/h.