Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 7,38 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.
| Taycan J1.1 | 120d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s−2,25 s | 7,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s−2,38 s | 15,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s−4,99 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 231 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,63 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 | Taycan J1.1 | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,53 s | 1,87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s | 7,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 9,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,95 s | 17,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,43 s | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s | 15,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 231 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 7.38 s for the Bmw 120d. The instant torque of 345 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan leads by 2.26 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw 120d. The gap is 1.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 15.41 s. The 2.39 s gap represents roughly 96 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 27.90 s, with a 4.99 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan and the Bmw 120d are governed to 230 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.54 seconds. The 2.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 7,38 s).
Taycan J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. 120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h. 120d F40: 231 km/h.