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MG4 Standard RWD vs BMW 118d F40: 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.

compact · 2023 vs 2021 · Methodology
MGBEV

4 Standard RWD

177 hp · 250 Nm · 1,655 kg · 2023

VS
BMWDiesel

118d F40

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,405 kg · 2021

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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.

MG

4 Standard RWD

9,35kg/hpratio better by 0,02 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power177 hpPending
Torque250 Nm
Weight1 655 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

118d F40

9,37kg/hpcompensated by −250 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 405 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxSix-speed manual

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

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4 Standard RWD: 177 hp, ratio 9,35 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.

4 Standard RWD: 160 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.