Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,73 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 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | 118d xDrive F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,62 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,29 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−0,17 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 210 km/h−30 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 | Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | 118d xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 1,80 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,62 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 12,06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 52,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,29 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch (ICE: 4-speed, EV: 2-speed) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 8.73 s for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. At this point, the Bmw 118d xDrive leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 114 km/h for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.39 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Bmw 118d xDrive keeps accelerating towards 210 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 736 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 30 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 finishes in 29.70 s versus 29.87 s. The 0.17 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Bmw 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 118d xDrive at 210 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 (8.56 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,73 s).
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 : 160 hp, ratio 8,56 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 : 180 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h.