Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 gagne (7,29 s vs 7,37 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.
| 120d F40 | 220d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,37 s | 7,29 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,46 s | 15,41 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s | 27,65 s+0,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,63 kg/hp | 7,53 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 | 120d F40 | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,93 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,41 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,37 s | 7,29 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,04 s | 9,70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,96 s | 16,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,74 s | 30,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,46 s | 15,41 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s | 27,65 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 7.37 s for the Bmw 120d. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 121 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw 220d. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.45 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.02 s, with a 0.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 120d and the Bmw 220d are governed to 231 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 (7.63 kg/hp vs 7.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.63 seconds. The 0.08 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, 220d F22 gagne (7,29 s vs 7,37 s).
120d F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,37 secondes (simulation calibrée).
120d F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp. 220d F22 : 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp.
120d F40 : 230 km/h. 220d F22 : 230 km/h.