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MG4 Trophy AWD vs BMW 118i 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 2020 · Methodology
MGBEV

4 Trophy AWD

435 hp · 600 Nm · 1,985 kg · 2023

VS
BMWPetrol

118i F40

136 hp · 220 Nm · 1,290 kg · 2020

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 Trophy AWD

4,56kg/hpratio better by 4,92 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power435 hpPending
Torque600 Nm
Weight1 985 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

118i F40

9,49kg/hpcompensated by −695 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power136 hp3 cyl
Torque220 Nm
Weight1 290 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSix-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

4 Trophy AWD: 435 hp, ratio 4,56 kg/hp. 118i F40: 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.

4 Trophy AWD: 200 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.