Over 0–100 km/h, 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 wins (7,96 s vs 10,38 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.96 s | 10.38 s | 2.42 s · 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.91 s | 17.62 s | 1.71 s · 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.58 s | 31.82 s | 3.24 s · 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 214 km/h | 200 km/h | 14 km/h · 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.52 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.57 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.87 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.96 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.61 s | 14.43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.80 s | 27.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.92 s | 75.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.91 s | 17.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.58 s | 31.82 s |
| Top speed | 214 km/h | 200 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 | 145 hp | E3 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 235 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-DCS6 6-speed electrified dual clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 hits 100 km/h in 7.96 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 leads by 2.42 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 is doing 120 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 crosses the line in 15.90 s versus 17.61 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 finishes in 28.57 s versus 31.81 s, with a 3.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (214 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 (8.52 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.96 seconds. The 2.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 wins (7,96 s vs 10,38 s).
208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6: 145 hp, ratio 8,52 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
208 Hybrid 145 e-DCS6: 214 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.