Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 and 220d Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (7,38 s vs 7,41 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d F40 | 220d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s | 7.41 s | 0.03 s · 120d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 15.43 s | 0.02 s · 120d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 27.72 s | 0.18 s · 220d Gran Coupe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 235 km/h | 4 km/h · 220d Gran Coupe F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.63 kg/hp | 7.92 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d F40 | 220d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s · tight gap | 1.97 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.29 s · tight gap | 5.39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s · tight gap | 7.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.97 s | 9.89 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.66 s | 17.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.84 s | 30.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s · tight gap | 15.43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 27.72 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 235 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.38 s versus 7.41 s for the 220d Gran Coupe. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 121 km/h against 122 km/h for the 220d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 231 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 231 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 220d Gran Coupe finishes in 27.72 s versus 27.90 s. The 0.18 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 120d is capped at 231 km/h, the 220d Gran Coupe at 235 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 (7.63 kg/hp vs 7.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.54 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 and 220d Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (7,38 s vs 7,41 s, no significant gap).
120d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp. 220d Gran Coupe F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
120d F40: 231 km/h. 220d Gran Coupe F44: 235 km/h.