Over 0–100 km/h, 308 PureTech 130 wins (9,78 s vs 10,76 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 308 PureTech 130 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,78 s−0,98 s | 10,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,34 s−0,31 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,64 s−1,75 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h+22 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,29 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 308 PureTech 130 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,76 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,61 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,37 s | 7,30 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,78 s | 10,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,98 s | 15,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,75 s | 31,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,99 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17,34 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,64 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 195 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic (EAT6) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 308 PureTech 130 hits 100 km/h in 9.78 s versus 10.76 s for the Bmw 116i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116i is 11 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 116i is doing 103 km/h against 113 km/h for the 308 PureTech 130. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 308 PureTech 130 crosses the line in 17.34 s versus 17.65 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 308 PureTech 130 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 308 PureTech 130 finishes in 30.64 s versus 32.38 s, with a 1.75 s lead.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the Bmw 116i 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 (9.31 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 308 PureTech 130 wins (9,78 s vs 10,76 s).
308 PureTech 130 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
308 PureTech 130: 131 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
308 PureTech 130: 217 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.