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DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 vs BMW 116 F70: 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.

compact · 2021 vs 2024 · Methodology
DSPetrolFaster

4 PureTech 225 EAT8

228 hp · 300 Nm · 1,480 kg · 2021

VS
BMWPetrol

116 F70

122 hp · 230 Nm · 1,390 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

ADS4 PureTech 225 EAT8

7.76 s

Gap1.95 sin favour of 4 PureTech 225 EAT8
BBMW 116 F70

9.71 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure4 PureTech 225 EAT8116 F70Gap
0–100 km/h7.76 s9.71 s1.95 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8
400 m standing start15.61 s16.88 s1.27 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8
1,000 m standing start27.41 s31.31 s3.90 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8
Top speed (electronically limited)245 km/h206 km/h39 km/h · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8
Power-to-weight ratio6.49 kg/hp11.39 kg/hpbetter ratio · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8

Watch the race

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

DSPetrol4 PureTech 225 EAT8
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BMWPetrol116 F70
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage4 PureTech 225 EAT8116 F70
0–30 km/h2.26 s1.56 s
0–50 km/h3.79 s2.99 s
0–80 km/h5.98 s6.40 s
0–100 km/h7.76 s9.71 s
0–120 km/h9.81 s14.10 s
0–160 km/h15.84 s28.40 s
0–200 km/h26.53 s76.57 s
400 m standing start15.61 s16.88 s
1,000 m standing start27.41 s31.31 s
Top speed245 km/h206 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.

DS

4 PureTech 225 EAT8

6,49kg/hpratio better by 4,90 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power228 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 480 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed automatic
BMW

116 F70

11,39kg/hpcompensated by −90 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power122 hp3 cyl
Torque230 Nm
Weight1 390 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 hits 100 km/h in 7.76 s versus 9.71 s for the 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116 is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 is doing 126 km/h against 106 km/h for the 116. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.88 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 31.31 s, with a 3.90 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the 116 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.49 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 1.95 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, 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 wins (7,76 s vs 9,71 s).

4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).

4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.

4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.