Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,68 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 xDrive F20LCI | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s−0,06 s | 8,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s−0,11 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s−0,06 s | 29,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 222 km/h−12 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,80 kg/hp | 9,50 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 118d xDrive F20LCI | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,80 s | 1,93 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,89 s | 6,00 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s | 8,68 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,06 s | 12,20 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,03 s | 22,94 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,90 s | 46,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,40 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s | 29,93 stight gap |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 222 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 | 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218d Gran Coupe | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 8.68 s for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d xDrive crosses the line in 16.28 s versus 16.40 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive finishes in 29.87 s versus 29.93 s, with a 0.06 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 118d xDrive is capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (9.80 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 0.06 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, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,68 s).
118d xDrive F20LCI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,62 secondes (simulation calibrée).
118d xDrive F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 222 km/h.