Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 9,02 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.
| TT 45 TFSI | 218i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−3,21 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s−2,55 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s−4,94 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+36 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,93 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 | TT 45 TFSI | 218i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 6,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 12,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,21 s | 24,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,61 s | 53,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the TT 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 9.02 s for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. At this point, the TT 45 TFSI leads by 3.21 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the TT 45 TFSI is doing 133 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. The gap is 1.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the TT 45 TFSI crosses the line in 14.06 s versus 16.62 s. The 2.55 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the TT 45 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the TT 45 TFSI finishes in 25.49 s versus 30.43 s, with a 4.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe 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 (5.43 kg/hp vs 9.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.07 seconds. The 3.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 9,02 s).
TT 45 TFSI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
TT 45 TFSI: 245 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. 218i Gran Coupe F44: 136 hp, ratio 9,93 kg/hp.
TT 45 TFSI: 251 km/h. 218i Gran Coupe F44: 215 km/h.