Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d xDrive F40 gagne (7,13 s vs 8,74 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 xDrive F40 | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,13 s−1,61 s | 8,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,21 s−1,26 s | 16,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,00 s−1,84 s | 29,84 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h+15 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,97 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,49 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 xDrive F40 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,54 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,93 s | 6,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,13 s | 8,74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,98 s | 11,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,51 s | 22,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,95 s | 47,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,21 s | 16,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,00 s | 29,84 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 213 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 | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 120d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 7.13 s versus 8.74 s for the Bmw 118i. At this point, the Bmw 120d xDrive leads by 1.61 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 118i. The gap is 1.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d xDrive crosses the line in 15.21 s versus 16.47 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120d xDrive finishes in 27.99 s versus 29.84 s, with a 1.84 s lead.
The Bmw 120d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 118i’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 120d xDrive is capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw 118i at 213 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 9.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.99 seconds. The 1.61 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 xDrive F40 gagne (7,13 s vs 8,74 s).
120d xDrive F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,13 secondes (simulation calibrée).
120d xDrive F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp. 118i F40 : 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
120d xDrive F40 : 228 km/h. 118i F40 : 213 km/h.