Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (8,60 s vs 9,18 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.
| Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,18 s | 8,60 s+0,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s | 16,38 s+0,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,24 s | 29,71 s+0,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 213 km/h−33 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hp | 9,21 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,74 s | 3,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,48 s | 6,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,18 s | 8,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,42 s | 11,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,77 s | 21,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 47,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s | 16,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,24 s | 29,71 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.60 s versus 9.18 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. At this point, the Bmw 118i leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118i is doing 114 km/h against 113 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118i crosses the line in 16.38 s versus 16.76 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 30.23 s, with a 0.52 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 118i at 213 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.37 kg/hp vs 9.21 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.59 seconds. The 0.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (8,60 s vs 9,18 s).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 118i F40: 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp.
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.