Sur 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI gagne (6,48 s vs 6,55 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.
| 125d F20LCI | 208 GTi 30th 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,48 s−0,07 s | 6,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,68 s | 14,56 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s | 26,10 s+0,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+5 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,61 kg/hp | 5,59 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 | 125d F20LCI | 208 GTi 30th 208 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,79 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,03 s | 2,98 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,91 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,48 s | 6,55 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,57 s | 8,34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,58 s | 13,87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,23 s | 24,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,68 s | 14,56 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 125d | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 208 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 163 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 125d hits 100 km/h in 6.48 s versus 6.55 s for the 208 GTi 30th 208. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 is doing 133 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 125d. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 208 GTi 30th 208 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 14.67 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 GTi 30th 208 finishes in 26.10 s versus 26.39 s, with a 0.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Bmw 125d 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 (6.61 kg/hp vs 5.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.81 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI gagne (6,48 s vs 6,55 s).
125d F20LCI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,48 secondes (simulation calibrée).
125d F20LCI : 224 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp. 208 GTi 30th 208 : 208 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp.
125d F20LCI : 240 km/h. 208 GTi 30th 208 : 235 km/h.