Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,22 s vs 7,76 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.
| 128ti F40 | DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s−1,54 s | 7,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s−1,30 s | 15,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s−2,03 s | 27,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,49 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 | 128ti F40 | DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,86 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 7,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,95 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,77 s | 15,84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,72 s | 26,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 15,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 27,41 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 7.76 s for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. At this point, the Bmw 128ti leads by 1.54 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 128ti is doing 136 km/h against 126 km/h for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 128ti crosses the line in 14.31 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 56 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 128ti continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 128ti finishes in 25.37 s versus 27.41 s, with a 2.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 128ti 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 6.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.04 seconds. The 1.54 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, 128ti F40 wins (6,22 s vs 7,76 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h.