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BMW 620d Gran Turismo G32 vs BMW 118d F40: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2020 · Methodology
BMWDieselFaster

620d Gran Turismo G32

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,765 kg · 2018

VS
BMWDiesel

118d F40

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,405 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 620d Gran Turismo G32

8.08 s

Gap0.57 sin favour of 620d Gran Turismo
BBMW 118d F40

8.65 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure620d Gran Turismo G32118d F40Gap
0–100 km/h8.08 s8.65 s0.57 s · 620d Gran Turismo G32
400 m standing start15.92 s16.41 s0.49 s · 620d Gran Turismo G32
1,000 m standing start29.26 s29.83 s0.57 s · 620d Gran Turismo G32
Top speed (electronically limited)220 km/h218 km/h2 km/h · 620d Gran Turismo G32
Power-to-weight ratio9.29 kg/hp9.37 kg/hpbetter ratio · 620d Gran Turismo G32

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWDiesel620d Gran Turismo G32
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BMWDiesel118d F40
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage620d Gran Turismo G32118d F40
0–30 km/h1.67 s2.07 s
0–50 km/h2.83 s3.39 s
0–80 km/h5.53 s6.08 s
0–100 km/h8.08 s8.65 s
0–120 km/h11.34 s11.98 s
0–160 km/h21.48 s22.37 s
0–200 km/h45.26 s47.11 s
400 m standing start15.92 s16.41 s
1,000 m standing start29.26 s29.83 s
Top speed220 km/h218 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

620d Gran Turismo G32

9,29kg/hpratio better by 0,08 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 765 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
BMW

118d F40

9,37kg/hpcompensated by −360 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 405 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSix-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 620d Gran Turismo hits 100 km/h in 8.08 s versus 8.65 s for the 118d. At this point, the 620d Gran Turismo leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 620d Gran Turismo is doing 114 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 620d Gran Turismo crosses the line in 15.92 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 620d Gran Turismo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 620d Gran Turismo finishes in 29.25 s versus 29.82 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 620d Gran Turismo and the 118d are governed to 220 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.29 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.03 seconds. The 0.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 620d Gran Turismo G32 wins (8,08 s vs 8,65 s).

620d Gran Turismo G32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).

620d Gran Turismo G32: 190 hp, ratio 9,29 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.

620d Gran Turismo G32: 220 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.