Over 0–100 km/h, 320d xDrive G20 wins (6,97 s vs 10,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320d xDrive G20 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.97 s | 10.17 s | 3.20 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.09 s | 17.39 s | 2.30 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.84 s | 31.69 s | 3.85 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 200 km/h | 32 km/h · 320d xDrive G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.11 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 320d xDrive G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320d xDrive G20 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 7.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.97 s | 10.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.84 s | 14.33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.31 s | 28.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.62 s | 83.24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.09 s | 17.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.84 s | 31.69 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 200 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the 320d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.97 s versus 10.17 s for the 116d. At this point, the 320d xDrive leads by 3.20 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 106 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 1.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d xDrive crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 17.39 s. The 2.30 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 320d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d xDrive finishes in 27.84 s versus 31.69 s, with a 3.85 s lead.
The 320d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 116d’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 320d xDrive is capped at 233 km/h, the 116d at 200 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 (8.11 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.95 seconds. The 3.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320d xDrive G20 wins (6,97 s vs 10,17 s).
320d xDrive G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,97 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320d xDrive G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
320d xDrive G20: 232 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.