Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,92 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 xDrive F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s−0,30 s | 8,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s−0,38 s | 16,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s−0,22 s | 30,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h+1 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,13 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 xDrive F20LCI | 218d xDrive F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,89 s | 6,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,62 s | 8,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,06 s | 12,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,03 s | 22,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 52,90 s | 48,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,87 s | 30,09 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 209 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 | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 8.92 s for the Bmw 218d xDrive. At this point, the Bmw 118d xDrive leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive is doing 112 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 218d xDrive. The gap is 0.45 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 16.67 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d xDrive finishes in 29.87 s versus 30.09 s, with just 0.22 s to spare. The Bmw 218d xDrive fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 118d xDrive and the Bmw 218d xDrive 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 10.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.27 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 118d xDrive F20LCI gagne (8,62 s vs 8,92 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 xDrive F22 : 150 hp, ratio 10,13 kg/hp.
118d xDrive F20LCI : 210 km/h. 218d xDrive F22 : 209 km/h.