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Home›Duel›DS DS4 vs BMW 120d

Performance comparison

DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs BMW 120d xDrive 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.

DSPHEV

DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD

305 hp · 520 Nm · 1,780 kg · 2021

VS
BMWDiesel

120d xDrive F40

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,515 kg · 2020

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Under the bonnet

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

DS

DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD

5,84kg/hpratio better by 2,14 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power305 hpPending
Torque520 Nm
Weight1 780 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (4WD)
Gearbox8-speed automatic
BMW

120d xDrive F40

7,97kg/hpcompensated by −265 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 515 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic transmission

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD
Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kWCupra Leon e-HybridCupra Leon VZe
Instead of 120d xDrive F40
Audi A3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kWAudi A3 allstreetAudi A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic 110 kW

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Frequently asked questions

Consultez la simulation ci-dessus.

Données non disponibles.

DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD : 305 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. 120d xDrive F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.

DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD : 240 km/h. 120d xDrive F40 : 228 km/h.