Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Convertible F44 wins (7,60 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 | 220i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,60 s+0,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,55 s+0,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−0,34 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+16 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,59 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 | 220i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 2,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 10,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 19,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 36,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 226 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 220i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.60 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the Bmw 220i Convertible leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220i Convertible is doing 118 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.44 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220i Convertible crosses the line in 15.54 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 220i Convertible maxes out at 226 km/h while the A4 40 TDI keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 633 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A4 40 TDI overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 16 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TDI finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.42 s. The 0.34 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
On paper, the A4 40 TDI combines 190 hp, 400 Nm and 1,575 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Bmw 220i Convertible. Yet the Bmw 220i Convertible launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Bmw 220i Convertible has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw 220i 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 8.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.27 seconds. The 0.19 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, 220i Convertible F44 wins (7,60 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. 220i Convertible F44: 184 hp, ratio 8,59 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h. 220i Convertible F44: 226 km/h.