Bmw 318i G20 vs Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 EAT8 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
Simulation de performance
Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 96%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 96 %.
Bmw 318i vs 308 PureTech 130 EAT8: chronicle of a drag race at 223 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Bmw 318i hits 100 km/h in 8.33 s versus 9.78 s for the 308 PureTech 130 EAT8. At this point, the Bmw 318i leads by 1.45 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Bmw 318i is doing 113 km/h against 111 km/h for the 308 PureTech 130 EAT8. The gap is 1.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 318i crosses the line in 16.06 s versus 17.29 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 318i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 318i finishes in 29.44 s versus 30.85 s, with a 1.42 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 223 km/h, the Bmw 318i 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 (9.55 kg/hp vs 10.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.39 seconds. The 1.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Bmw 318i has a clear edge over the Peugeot 308 PureTech 130 EAT8 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.