Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92 wins (3,19 s vs 7,15 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.
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92 | 120d F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,19 s−3,96 s | 7,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,09 s−4,21 s | 15,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s−7,22 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+22 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,45 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 | M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92 | 120d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,46 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,19 s | 7,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,01 s | 9,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,75 s | 16,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,71 s | 30,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,09 s | 15,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 228 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.19 s versus 7.15 s for the Bmw 120d. At this point, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe leads by 3.96 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe is doing 166 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw 120d. The gap is 2.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe crosses the line in 11.09 s versus 15.30 s. The 4.21 s gap represents roughly 167 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 229 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe finishes in 20.32 s versus 27.53 s, with a 7.21 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M8 Competition Gran Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 120d at 228 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 (3.19 kg/hp vs 7.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.99 seconds. The 3.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92 wins (3,19 s vs 7,15 s).
M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,19 kg/hp. 120d F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Gran Coupe F92: 250 km/h. 120d F20LCI: 228 km/h.