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Fiat New 500e 118 vs BMW 116d F20LCI: 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.

city car · 2022 vs 2018 · Methodology
FiatBEV

New 500e 118

118 hp · 220 Nm · 1,325 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDiesel

116d F20LCI

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,365 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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.

Fiat

New 500e 118

11,23kg/hpratio better by 0,54 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power118 hpPending
Torque220 Nm
Weight1 325 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearboxsingle-speed reducer (BEV)
BMW

116d F20LCI

11,77kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 365 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

New 500e 118: 118 hp, ratio 11,23 kg/hp. 116d F20LCI: 116 hp, ratio 11,77 kg/hp.

New 500e 118: 150 km/h. 116d F20LCI: 200 km/h.