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Ferrari 812 Superfast vs BMW 420i F32: 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.

sports car · 2017 vs 2020 · Methodology
FerrariPetrolFaster

812 Superfast

799 hp · 718 Nm · 1,525 kg · 2017

VS
BMWPetrol

420i F32

184 hp · 300 Nm · 1,525 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

AFerrari 812 Superfast

2.93 s

Gap4.51 sin favour of 812 Superfast
BBMW 420i F32

7.44 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure812 Superfast420i F32Gap
0–100 km/h2.93 s7.44 s4.51 s · 812 Superfast
400 m standing start10.38 s15.38 s5.00 s · 812 Superfast
1,000 m standing start18.82 s28.23 s9.41 s · 812 Superfast
Top speed (electronically limited)327 km/h238 km/h89 km/h · 812 Superfast
Power-to-weight ratio1.91 kg/hp8.29 kg/hpbetter ratio · 812 Superfast

Watch the race

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

FerrariPetrol812 Superfast
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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BMWPetrol420i F32
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage812 Superfast420i F32
0–30 km/h0.85 s1.42 s
0–50 km/h1.43 s2.53 s
0–80 km/h2.29 s5.09 s
0–100 km/h2.93 s7.44 s
0–120 km/h3.64 s10.39 s
0–160 km/h5.54 s19.05 s
0–200 km/h8.29 s35.17 s
400 m standing start10.38 s15.38 s
1,000 m standing start18.82 s28.23 s
Top speed327 km/h238 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.

Ferrari

812 Superfast

1,91kg/hpratio better by 6,38 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power799 hpPending
Torque718 Nm
Weight1 525 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

420i F32

8,29kg/hp0
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power184 hp4 cyl
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 525 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 812 Superfast hits 100 km/h in 2.93 s versus 7.44 s for the 420i. At this point, the 812 Superfast leads by 4.51 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 812 Superfast is doing 182 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420i. The gap is 3.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 812 Superfast crosses the line in 10.37 s versus 15.38 s. The 5.01 s gap represents roughly 186 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 812 Superfast continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 249 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 812 Superfast finishes in 18.81 s versus 28.23 s, with a 9.42 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 420i 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 (1.91 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.15 seconds. The 4.51 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, 812 Superfast wins (2,93 s vs 7,44 s).

812 Superfast goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).

812 Superfast: 799 hp, ratio 1,91 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.

812 Superfast: 327 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.