Over 0–100 km/h, 220d Convertible F22 wins (7,66 s vs 7,79 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.
| A4 40 TDI | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,66 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,71 s+0,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−0,25 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+17 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,34 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 | A4 40 TDI | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,66 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 10,36 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 18,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,71 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the Bmw 220d Convertible leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d Convertible is doing 120 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d Convertible crosses the line in 15.71 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 220d Convertible maxes out at 225 km/h while the A4 40 TDI keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 521 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A4 40 TDI overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 17 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TDI finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.34 s. The 0.26 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 220d Convertible never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.29 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 0.13 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, 220d Convertible F22 wins (7,66 s vs 7,79 s).
A4 40 TDI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h. 220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h.