Over 0–100 km/h, 120d xDrive F40 wins (7,13 s vs 10,38 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d xDrive F40 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.13 s | 10.38 s | 3.25 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.21 s | 17.63 s | 2.42 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 31.80 s | 3.80 s · 120d xDrive F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h | 200 km/h | 28 km/h · 120d xDrive F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.97 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d xDrive F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d xDrive F40 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.50 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.54 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.93 s | 7.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.13 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.98 s | 14.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.51 s | 27.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.95 s | 74.22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.21 s | 17.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 31.80 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 200 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 | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 120d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 7.13 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the 120d xDrive leads by 3.25 s and sits roughly 35 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 1.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d xDrive crosses the line in 15.21 s versus 17.62 s. The 2.42 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 120d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120d xDrive finishes in 27.99 s versus 31.80 s, with a 3.80 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 120d xDrive is capped at 230 km/h, the 116d at 200 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 (7.97 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.91 seconds. The 3.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 120d xDrive F40 wins (7,13 s vs 10,38 s).
120d xDrive F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d xDrive F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
120d xDrive F40: 228 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.