Over 0–100 km/h, F-TYPE P300 wins (5,63 s vs 6,15 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.
| F-TYPE P300 | 125i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−0,53 s | 6,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s−0,67 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s−1,56 s | 25,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,25 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 | F-TYPE P300 | 125i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,61 s | 1,66 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,69 s | 2,77 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,30 s | 4,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 6,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,17 s | 8,17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,54 s | 13,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,21 s | 23,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,69 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,35 s | 25,91 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 400 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the F-TYPE P300 hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 6.15 s for the Bmw 125i. At this point, the F-TYPE P300 leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F-TYPE P300 is doing 140 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw 125i. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-TYPE P300 crosses the line in 13.69 s versus 14.35 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the F-TYPE P300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE P300 finishes in 24.35 s versus 25.91 s, with a 1.56 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-TYPE P300 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 125i at 243 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.32 kg/hp vs 6.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.35 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-TYPE P300 wins (5,63 s vs 6,15 s).
F-TYPE P300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. 125i F20LCI: 224 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h. 125i F20LCI: 243 km/h.