Sur 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 gagne (6,22 s vs 8,32 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 | V 300 d 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s−2,10 s | 8,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s−1,72 s | 16,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s−4,18 s | 29,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+40 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,44 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 | V 300 d 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,60 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 2,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,86 s | 5,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 8,32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,95 s | 11,54 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,77 s | 22,22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,72 s | 51,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 16,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 29,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 210 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 312 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Bmw 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 8.32 s for the V 300 d 4MATIC. At this point, the Bmw 128ti leads by 2.10 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 128ti is doing 136 km/h against 114 km/h for the V 300 d 4MATIC. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 128ti crosses the line in 14.31 s versus 16.03 s. The 1.72 s gap represents roughly 64 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 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 128ti finishes in 25.37 s versus 29.55 s, with a 4.18 s lead.
The V 300 d 4MATIC features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 128ti’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 128ti is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the V 300 d 4MATIC at 217 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 9.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.08 seconds. The 2.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 gagne (6,22 s vs 8,32 s).
128ti F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
128ti F40 : 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. V 300 d 4MATIC : 245 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp.
128ti F40 : 250 km/h. V 300 d 4MATIC : 210 km/h.