Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 8,36 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.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | 120i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,12 s+1,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,22 s+1,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,53 s+1,04 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+10 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hp | 7,47 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | DS9 E-Tense 250 | 120i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 1,79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 9,70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | 16,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | 29,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,53 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 184 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 120i leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120i is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120i finishes in 27.52 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.24 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 8,36 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 120i F20LCI: 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 120i F20LCI: 225 km/h.