Over 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 7,04 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.
| 125d F20LCI | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,48 s−0,56 s | 7,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,68 s−0,44 s | 15,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s−1,03 s | 27,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+2 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,61 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,03 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 | 125d F20LCI | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,03 s | 2,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,48 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,57 s | 9,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,58 s | 16,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,23 s | 29,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,68 s | 15,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,40 s | 27,43 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 125d hits 100 km/h in 6.48 s versus 7.04 s for the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 125d is doing 130 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 125d crosses the line in 14.67 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 125d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 125d finishes in 26.39 s versus 27.42 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 125d and the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe are governed to 240 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 (6.61 kg/hp vs 8.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.19 seconds. The 0.56 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, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 7,04 s).
125d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
125d F20LCI: 224 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
125d F20LCI: 240 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.