Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 gagne (8,35 s vs 8,65 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.
| 118d F40 | 218d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,35 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s | 16,18 s+0,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s | 29,46 s+0,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h+5 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,47 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 | 118d F40 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,08 s | 5,94 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,98 s | 11,66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,37 s | 21,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47,11 s | 44,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s | 16,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s | 29,46 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 8.65 s for the Bmw 118d. At this point, the Bmw 218d leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d is doing 114 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 118d. The gap is 0.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 29.82 s, with a 0.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (218 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 118d is capped at 218 km/h, the Bmw 218d at 213 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.37 kg/hp vs 9.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.03 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 gagne (8,35 s vs 8,65 s).
118d F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118d F40 : 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 218d F22 : 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
118d F40 : 218 km/h. 218d F22 : 213 km/h.