Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,60 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120i F20LCI | 220i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 7.60 s | 0.48 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 15.55 s | 0.33 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.53 s | 28.43 s | 0.90 s · 120i F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 226 km/h | 1 km/h · 220i Convertible F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.47 kg/hp | 8.59 kg/hp | better ratio · 120i F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120i F20LCI | 220i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.99 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s · tight gap | 5.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 7.60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.70 s | 10.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.79 s | 19.24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.61 s | 36.84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 15.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.53 s | 28.43 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 226 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 7.60 s for the 220i Convertible. The 0.48 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 120i is doing 122 km/h against 118 km/h for the 220i Convertible. The gap is 0.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 15.54 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 120i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120i finishes in 27.52 s versus 28.42 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 120i and the 220i Convertible are governed to 225 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 (7.47 kg/hp vs 8.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.27 seconds. The 0.48 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, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,60 s).
120i F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120i F20LCI: 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp. 220i Convertible F44: 184 hp, ratio 8,59 kg/hp.
120i F20LCI: 225 km/h. 220i Convertible F44: 226 km/h.