Over 0–100 km/h, ë-C4 FWD wins (9,77 s vs 10,53 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.
| ë-C4 FWD | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,77 s−0,76 s | 10,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,29 s−0,17 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,40 s−0,77 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 204 km/h+5 km/h | 199 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,11 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 | ë-C4 FWD | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,48 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,01 s | 7,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,77 s | 10,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,48 s | 15,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27,16 s | 31,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 83,94 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17,29 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,40 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 199 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the ë-C4 FWD hits 100 km/h in 9.77 s versus 10.53 s for the Bmw 116i. The instant torque of 260 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116i is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 116i is doing 104 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 0.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the ë-C4 FWD crosses the line in 17.29 s versus 17.45 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the ë-C4 FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 149 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the ë-C4 FWD finishes in 31.39 s versus 32.17 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (204 vs 199 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ë-C4 FWD is capped at 150 km/h, the Bmw 116i 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.13 seconds. The 0.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ë-C4 FWD wins (9,77 s vs 10,53 s).
ë-C4 FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.