Toyota Yaris GRMN vs Bmw 120i : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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CONFIDENCE 96%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 96 %.
Yaris GRMN vs Bmw 120i: chronicle of a drag race at 235 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Yaris GRMN hits 100 km/h in 6.35 s versus 6.90 s for the Bmw 120i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 120i is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Yaris GRMN is doing 133 km/h against 123 km/h for the Bmw 120i. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Yaris GRMN crosses the line in 14.48 s versus 15.01 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Yaris GRMN continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Yaris GRMN finishes in 26.00 s versus 27.23 s, with a 1.22 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 120i 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 (5.35 kg/hp vs 7.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.91 seconds. The 0.55 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Toyota Yaris GRMN has a clear edge over the Bmw 120i to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.