Over 0–100 km/h, V 300 d 4MATIC (long) wins (8,32 s vs 8,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | V 300 d 4MATIC (long) | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.32 s | 8.65 s | 0.33 s · V 300 d 4MATIC (long) |
| 400 m standing start | 16.03 s | 16.41 s | 0.38 s · V 300 d 4MATIC (long) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.56 s | 29.83 s | 0.27 s · V 300 d 4MATIC (long) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 218 km/h | 8 km/h · 118d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.44 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | V 300 d 4MATIC (long) | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.60 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.32 s | 8.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.54 s | 11.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.22 s | 22.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 51.69 s | 47.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.03 s | 16.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.56 s | 29.83 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 218 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 312 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) hits 100 km/h in 8.32 s versus 8.65 s for the 118d. At this point, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) is doing 114 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.43 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) crosses the line in 16.03 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The V 300 d 4MATIC (long) maxes out at 210 km/h while the 118d keeps accelerating towards 218 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.33 s.
At 1,000 metres, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) finishes in 29.55 s versus 29.82 s, with just 0.27 s to spare. The 118d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) and the 118d are governed to 217 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 (9.44 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.08 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, V 300 d 4MATIC (long) wins (8,32 s vs 8,65 s).
V 300 d 4MATIC (long) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
V 300 d 4MATIC (long): 245 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
V 300 d 4MATIC (long): 210 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.