Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,76 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.
| DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 120i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s | 7,12 s+0,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,22 s+0,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s−0,12 s | 27,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+20 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 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 | DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 120i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,26 s | 1,79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,79 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,98 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 9,70 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,84 s | 16,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,53 s | 29,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s | 27,53 stight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 7.76 s for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. At this point, the Bmw 120i leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120i is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.58 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 120i maxes out at 225 km/h while the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.21 s.
Around 844 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 27.52 s. The 0.12 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 120i 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 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.27 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,76 s).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. 120i F20LCI: 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. 120i F20LCI: 225 km/h.