Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,37 s vs 8,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | XC40 B4 | 120d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.23 s | 7.37 s | 0.86 s · 120d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.11 s | 15.46 s | 0.65 s · 120d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.39 s | 28.03 s | 1.36 s · 120d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 230 km/h | 50 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.17 kg/hp | 7.63 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | XC40 B4 | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.98 s | 1.93 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.12 s | 3.05 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.74 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.23 s | 7.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.35 s | 10.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.46 s | 17.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.11 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.39 s | 28.03 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 230 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.37 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. At this point, the 120d leads by 0.86 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.45 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120d finishes in 28.02 s versus 29.39 s, with a 1.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the 120d at 231 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 (8.17 kg/hp vs 7.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 0.86 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,37 s vs 8,23 s).
XC40 B4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. 120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
XC40 B4: 180 km/h. 120d F40: 230 km/h.