Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 10,38 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.
| P7i | 116d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,31 s−4,07 s | 10,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s−3,05 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,38 s−5,44 s | 31,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,85 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 | P7i | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,62 s | 7,32 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,31 s | 10,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,47 s | 14,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,90 s | 27,75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,20 s | 75,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,38 s | 31,82 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the P7i hits 100 km/h in 6.31 s versus 10.38 s for the Bmw 116d. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7i leads by 4.07 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7i is doing 129 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 116d. The gap is 2.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 17.61 s. The 3.05 s gap represents roughly 107 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7i finishes in 26.38 s versus 31.81 s, with a 5.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the P7i and the Bmw 116d are governed to 200 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 16.96 seconds. The 4.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 10,38 s).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.