Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 gagne (8,35 s vs 9,57 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 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−1,22 s | 9,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,18 s−0,84 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,46 s−1,53 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+6 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 218d F22 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,94 s | 6,61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 9,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,66 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,48 s | 25,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 44,86 s | 57,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,18 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,46 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 207 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 | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.57 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. At this point, the Bmw 218d leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 17.01 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 30.99 s, with a 1.54 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 218d is capped at 213 km/h, the Bmw 218i Convertible at 207 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 (9.47 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.88 seconds. The 1.22 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 9,57 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. 218i Convertible F44 : 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
218d F22 : 213 km/h. 218i Convertible F44 : 207 km/h.