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BMW 120d xDrive F20LCI vs BMW 116i F40: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2018 vs 2020 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

120d xDrive F20LCI

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,495 kg · 2018

VS
BMWPetrol

116i F40

109 hp · 190 Nm · 1,320 kg · 2020

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

120d xDrive F20LCI

7,87kg/hpratio better by 4,24 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 495 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
BMW

116i F40

12,11kg/hpcompensated by −175 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power109 hp3 cyl
Torque190 Nm
Weight1 320 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSix-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission)

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

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120d xDrive F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,87 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.

120d xDrive F20LCI: 222 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.