Over 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI wins (8,62 s vs 9,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 218d Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 9.12 s | 0.50 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s | 16.65 s | 0.36 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 30.48 s | 0.61 s · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 208 km/h | 2 km/h · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.80 kg/hp | 10.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d xDrive F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 218d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.80 s · tight gap | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s · tight gap | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.89 s | 6.35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.62 s | 9.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.06 s | 12.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23.03 s | 24.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52.90 s | 57.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.29 s | 16.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.87 s | 30.48 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 208 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 9.12 s for the 218d Convertible. At this point, the 118d xDrive leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218d Convertible. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.65 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 118d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118d xDrive finishes in 29.87 s versus 30.48 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 208 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 118d xDrive and the 218d Convertible are governed to 210 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.80 kg/hp vs 10.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.20 seconds. The 0.50 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 xDrive F20LCI wins (8,62 s vs 9,12 s).
118d xDrive F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118d xDrive F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp. 218d Convertible F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h. 218d Convertible F22: 208 km/h.