BMW 116i F40: 0-100 and simulated times

Caralogy physics simulation - lap times, acceleration curve, segment positioning.

compact2019standing start · flat road · summer tyres in good conditionLast simulation : 04/24/2026Methodology

Result

10,8 s
0–100 km/h
manufacturer: 10,9s
400 m standing start
17,6 s
at 128 km/h
Top speed
195 km/h
electronically limited

Full-throttle acceleration curve

Speed reached as a function of time from a standing start, flat road, summer tyres in good condition.
501001502005s10s15s20s25s00s100 km/h · 10,8s
0 → 50 km/h · 3,6 s
launch phase
50 → 100 km/h · 7,2 s
peak torque
100 → 150 km/h · 15,3 s
power available

Accelerations · standing start

0 → 30 km/h
2,0 s
0 → 40 km/h
2,7 s
0 → 50 km/h
3,6 s
0 → 60 km/h
4,7 s
0 → 70 km/h
5,9 s
0 → 80 km/h
7,3 s
0 → 90 km/h
8,9 s
0 → 100 km/h
10,8 s
0 → 110 km/h
13,0 s
0 → 120 km/h
15,5 s
0 → 130 km/h
18,4 s
0 → 140 km/h
21,9 s
0 → 150 km/h
26,1 s
0 → 160 km/h
31,5 s
0 → 180 km/h
49,3 s

Distances · top speed

400 m (1/4 mile)
17,6 s
Trap speed 400 m
128 km/h
1,000 m
32,4 s
Top speed reached
195 km/h

Detailed performance measurements

All measurements produced by the Caralogy simulation engine for this vehicle.

Power
109 ch · 80 kW
Torque
180 Nm
Kerb weight
1 340 kg
Weight / Power
12,3 kg/ch

How Caralogy calculates these lap times

All values are produced by the Caralogy physics simulation engine from mass, SCx, power curve, max wheel torque, transmission ratio and traction. They may differ from published measurements as lap times vary by test protocol, specimen and conditions. Our goal is to provide comparable lap times across vehicles.

Rear-wheel drive: weight transfer aids rear grip, but high torque can cause wheelspin.

Analysis

BMW 116i performance analysis

-0,1 s under the manufacturer figure

The BMW 116i reaches 100 km/h in 10,8 s in our simulation, i.e. -0,1 s against the 10,9 s quoted by the manufacturer. Performance times vary with many factors: test conditions (temperature, road surface, wind, tyres), the specific car tested (press vehicles are often in optimal trim), the measurement protocol of each tester, and the driver. That is why Autocar, Car and Driver or MotorTrend can quote different times for the same model. Caralogy does not try to reproduce those conditions — they are not reproducible at scale — but to provide times that are comparable between vehicles, computed under identical simulation conditions.

Rear-wheel drive — rear grip off the line

With rear-wheel drive, weight transfer at launch loads the rear wheels, which helps grip. But high torque can still cause wheelspin, especially on a wet surface.

0–200 km/h and high speeds

At high speed, aerodynamic drag grows with the square of velocity. CdA and peak power become the deciding factors.

Position within the {0} segment

0–100 km/h10,8 s
Slower · 15,8 sFaster · 6,8 s
Top speed195 km/h
Slower · 135 km/hFaster · 235 km/h

Where does the {0} stand against the other cars in its segment? BMW 116i sits among the cars of its segment. Times are compared under identical simulation conditions, so the ranking is fair.

Against its rivals: 0-100 km/h

Compare with a rival

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-100 km/h of the BMW 116i?
The BMW 116i reaches 100 km/h in 10,8 s according to Caralogy simulation (manufacturer claims 10,9 s).
What is the top speed of the BMW 116i?
The simulated top speed is 195 km/h.
How does Caralogy calculate these lap times?
Caralogy uses a physics simulation engine modelling mass, aerodynamic SCx, torque curve, transmission and traction.
Why does the Caralogy 0-100 differ from the manufacturer?
The 0,1 s gap falls within the normal variability of performance measurements. Lap times vary depending on test conditions, the specific vehicle tested and the measurement protocol.
What is the power-to-weight ratio of the BMW 116i?
At 1 340 kg for 109 hp, the ratio is 12.3 kg/hp.
Is the BMW 116i fast for its segment?
Check the Benchmark section to see how the BMW 116i compares to other vehicles in its segment.