Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 s vs 8,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born | 118i F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 8.56 s | 1.33 s · Born |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 16.36 s | 0.97 s · Born |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 29.75 s | 0.77 s · Born |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 210 km/h | 50 km/h · 118i F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.51 kg/hp | 9.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Born |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born | 118i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s · tight gap | 1.92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s · tight gap | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 8.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 12.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.15 s | 22.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 47.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 16.36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 29.75 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 210 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Born hits 100 km/h in 7.23 s versus 8.56 s for the 118i. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Born leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 112 km/h for the 118i. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born crosses the line in 15.39 s versus 16.36 s. The 0.97 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Born maxes out at 160 km/h while the 118i keeps accelerating towards 210 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 1.22 s from 0.97 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Born finishes in 28.98 s versus 29.74 s, with just 0.76 s to spare. The 118i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born is capped at 160 km/h, the 118i at 210 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 14.05 seconds. The 1.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 s vs 8,56 s).
Born goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp. 118i F20LCI: 136 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
Born: 160 km/h. 118i F20LCI: 210 km/h.