114I vs 116I

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

116I

Beats the 114I by 0.20s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 116I beats the 114I comfortably, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 116I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

102 hp

109 hp

0–100 km/h

11.2s

10.9s

Top speed

195 km/h

200 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

200 Nm

Price

$26,000

$28,000

Simulated race times

Distance

114I

116I

100 m

8.252s

8.175s

1/8 mile

12.144s

12.022s

1/4 mile

18.135s

17.935s

1 km

32.046s

31.620s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 114I is $26,000 vs $28,000 for the 116I — a $2,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 116I is 0.30s quicker (11.2s vs 10.9s). Top speed: 116I runs to 200 km/h, 5 km/h higher than 114I.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 114I or the 116I?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 116I is faster, beating the 114I by 0.20 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 114I vs the 116I?

The 114I hits 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds, while the 116I does it in 10.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 114I produces 102 hp; the 116I produces 109 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 114I tops out at 195 km/h, and the 116I reaches 200 km/h.

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