Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 8,62 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120i F20LCI | 118d xDrive F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 8.62 s | 1.50 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 16.29 s | 1.07 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.53 s | 29.87 s | 2.34 s · 120i F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 210 km/h | 15 km/h · 120i F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.47 kg/hp | 9.80 kg/hp | better ratio · 120i F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120i F20LCI | 118d xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s · tight gap | 1.80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.99 s · tight gap | 3.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 8.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.70 s | 12.06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.79 s | 23.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.61 s | 52.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 16.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.53 s | 29.87 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 210 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 8.62 s for the 118d xDrive. At this point, the 120i leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120i is doing 122 km/h against 112 km/h for the 118d xDrive. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 16.28 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 120i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120i finishes in 27.52 s versus 29.87 s, with a 2.34 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 120i is capped at 225 km/h, the 118d xDrive at 210 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 (7.47 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 1.50 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, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 8,62 s).
120i F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120i F20LCI: 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
120i F20LCI: 225 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h.