Over 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 7,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 125d F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 6.48 s | 1.28 s · 125d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 14.68 s | 0.93 s · 125d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 26.40 s | 1.01 s · 125d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 240 km/h | 5 km/h · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.49 kg/hp | 6.61 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | 125d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.26 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.79 s | 3.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.98 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 8.57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.84 s | 14.58 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.53 s | 25.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 14.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 26.40 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 240 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 | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 125d hits 100 km/h in 6.48 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. At this point, the 125d leads by 1.28 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 125d is doing 130 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 125d crosses the line in 14.67 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 125d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 125d finishes in 26.39 s versus 27.41 s, with a 1.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 125d 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 6.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.04 seconds. The 1.28 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, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 7,76 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. 125d F20LCI: 224 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp.
4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. 125d F20LCI: 240 km/h.