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Volvo S60 T8 AWD Recharge vs BMW 318d F30: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2022 vs 2012 · Methodology
VolvoPHEV

S60 T8 AWD Recharge

461 hp · 709 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDiesel

318d F30

143 hp · 320 Nm · 1,495 kg · 2012

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Volvo

S60 T8 AWD Recharge

4,12kg/hpratio better by 6,33 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power461 hpPending
Torque709 Nm
Weight1 900 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed automatic
BMW

318d F30

10,45kg/hpcompensated by −405 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power143 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 495 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearbox8-speed automatic (Steptronic)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

S60 T8 AWD Recharge: 461 hp, ratio 4,12 kg/hp. 318d F30: 143 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.

S60 T8 AWD Recharge: 180 km/h. 318d F30: 209 km/h.