Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F40 wins (6,95 s vs 8,32 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) | 120i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.32 s | 6.95 s | 1.37 s · 120i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.03 s | 15.05 s | 0.98 s · 120i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.56 s | 27.31 s | 2.25 s · 120i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 235 km/h | 25 km/h · 120i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.44 kg/hp | 7.81 kg/hp | better ratio · 120i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | V 300 d 4MATIC (long) | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.60 s · tight gap | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s · tight gap | 2.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.51 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.32 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.54 s | 9.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.22 s | 16.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 51.69 s | 29.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.03 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.56 s | 27.31 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 235 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 | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 120i hits 100 km/h in 6.95 s versus 8.32 s for the V 300 d 4MATIC (long). At this point, the 120i leads by 1.37 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120i is doing 123 km/h against 114 km/h for the V 300 d 4MATIC (long). The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120i crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 16.03 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 120i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120i finishes in 27.31 s versus 29.55 s, with a 2.24 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) is capped at 217 km/h, the 120i at 235 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 (9.44 kg/hp vs 7.81 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 1.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F40 wins (6,95 s vs 8,32 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. 120i F40: 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
V 300 d 4MATIC (long): 210 km/h. 120i F40: 235 km/h.