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Lamborghini Aventador S vs BMW 420d 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 · 2016 vs 2020 · Methodology
LamborghiniPetrolFaster

Aventador S

740 hp · 690 Nm · 1,575 kg · 2016

VS
BMWDiesel

420d F32

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,605 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

ALamborghini Aventador S

2.88 s

Gap4.16 sin favour of Aventador S
BBMW 420d F32

7.04 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureAventador S420d F32Gap
0–100 km/h2.88 s7.04 s4.16 s · Aventador S
400 m standing start10.31 s15.11 s4.80 s · Aventador S
1,000 m standing start18.60 s27.78 s9.18 s · Aventador S
Top speed (electronically limited)353 km/h240 km/h113 km/h · Aventador S
Power-to-weight ratio2.13 kg/hp8.45 kg/hpbetter ratio · Aventador S

Watch the race

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

LamborghiniPetrolAventador S
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BMWDiesel420d F32
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageAventador S420d F32
0–30 km/h0.83 s1.37 s
0–50 km/h1.39 s2.40 s
0–80 km/h2.25 s4.80 s
0–100 km/h2.88 s7.04 s
0–120 km/h3.52 s9.85 s
0–160 km/h5.48 s18.13 s
0–200 km/h8.14 s33.30 s
400 m standing start10.31 s15.11 s
1,000 m standing start18.60 s27.78 s
Top speed353 km/h240 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.

Lamborghini

Aventador S

2,13kg/hpratio better by 6,32 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power740 hpPending
Torque690 Nm
Weight1 575 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed single-clutch automated
BMW

420d F32

8,45kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 605 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Aventador S hits 100 km/h in 2.88 s versus 7.04 s for the 420d. At this point, the Aventador S leads by 4.16 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Aventador S is doing 182 km/h against 119 km/h for the 420d. The gap is 2.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Aventador S crosses the line in 10.30 s versus 15.10 s. The 4.80 s gap represents roughly 181 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Aventador S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 253 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Aventador S finishes in 18.59 s versus 27.77 s, with a 9.18 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 420d 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 (2.13 kg/hp vs 8.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 4.16 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, Aventador S wins (2,88 s vs 7,04 s).

Aventador S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Aventador S: 740 hp, ratio 2,13 kg/hp. 420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.

Aventador S: 353 km/h. 420d F32: 240 km/h.