Over 0–100 km/h, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 9,02 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.
| E-PACE P200 | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−0,67 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s−0,55 s | 16,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−0,59 s | 30,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+2 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,49 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 | E-PACE P200 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 6,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 12,17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 21,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 45,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 30,00 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the E-PACE P200 hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.02 s for the Bmw 118i. At this point, the E-PACE P200 leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the E-PACE P200 is doing 115 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 118i. The gap is 0.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the E-PACE P200 crosses the line in 16.19 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the E-PACE P200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the E-PACE P200 finishes in 29.41 s versus 30.00 s, with a 0.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the E-PACE P200 and the Bmw 118i are governed to 215 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.74 kg/hp vs 9.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.11 seconds. The 0.67 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, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 9,02 s).
E-PACE P200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. 118i F40: 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.