Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 gagne (8,35 s vs 8,60 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.
| 218d F22 | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−0,25 s | 8,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,18 s−0,20 s | 16,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,46 s−0,25 s | 29,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,47 kg/hp | 9,21 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 | 218d F22 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,94 s | 6,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,66 s | 11,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,48 s | 21,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 44,86 s | 47,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,18 s | 16,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,46 s | 29,71 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 213 km/h |
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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 8.60 s for the Bmw 118i. At this point, the Bmw 218d leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d is doing 114 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 118i. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 16.38 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 29.71 s, with a 0.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 218d and the Bmw 118i are governed to 213 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 (9.47 kg/hp vs 9.21 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.79 seconds. The 0.25 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, 218d F22 gagne (8,35 s vs 8,60 s).
218d F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
218d F22 : 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp. 118i F40 : 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp.
218d F22 : 213 km/h. 118i F40 : 213 km/h.