Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 wins (8,65 s vs 9,45 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 | 218i Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s−0,80 s | 9,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s−0,40 s | 16,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s−1,19 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h+11 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,03 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 | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,08 s | 6,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 9,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,98 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,37 s | 27,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47,11 s | 61,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,41 s | 16,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,83 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 207 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 | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.65 s versus 9.45 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218i Convertible is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d is doing 113 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d crosses the line in 16.41 s versus 16.81 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d finishes in 29.82 s versus 31.02 s, with a 1.19 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (218 vs 207 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 218i Convertible at 207 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 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 0.80 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, 118d F40 wins (8,65 s vs 9,45 s).
118d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
118d F40: 218 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.