Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,85 s vs 9,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 218d F22 | 218i F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.85 s | 9.24 s | 0.39 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s | 16.79 s | 0.23 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.13 s | 30.66 s | 0.53 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 205 km/h | 5 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.63 kg/hp | 10.07 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218d F22 | 218i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.45 s | 3.43 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.26 s | 6.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.85 s | 9.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.29 s | 12.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23.20 s | 25.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 53.82 s | 68.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s | 16.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.13 s | 30.66 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 205 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.85 s versus 9.24 s for the 218i. At this point, the 218d leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 112 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i. The gap is 0.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.56 s versus 16.79 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 30.12 s versus 30.65 s, with a 0.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 205 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218d is capped at 210 km/h, the 218i at 205 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 (9.63 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.26 seconds. The 0.39 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, 218d F22 wins (8,85 s vs 9,24 s).
218d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,63 kg/hp. 218i F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
218d F22: 210 km/h. 218i F44: 205 km/h.