Over 0–100 km/h, 600e 156 and 218d F22 are neck and neck (8,85 s vs 8,92 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 | 600e 156 | 218d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.92 s | 8.85 s | 0.07 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.73 s | 16.56 s | 0.17 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.23 s | 30.13 s | 1.10 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 210 km/h | 60 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.06 kg/hp | 9.63 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 600e 156 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.98 s | 3.45 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.56 s | 6.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.92 s | 8.85 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.08 s | 12.29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 23.20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 53.82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.73 s | 16.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.23 s | 30.13 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 210 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
| 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) |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.85 s versus 8.92 s for the 600e 156. Despite lacking instant torque, 150 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 112 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.56 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 7 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 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 30.12 s versus 31.23 s, with a 1.10 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 600e 156 is capped at 150 km/h, the 218d at 210 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.40 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 600e 156 and 218d F22 are neck and neck (8,85 s vs 8,92 s, no significant gap).
600e 156 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp. 218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,63 kg/hp.
600e 156: 150 km/h. 218d F22: 210 km/h.