Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 9,57 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 Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 9.57 s | 1.22 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.18 s | 17.02 s | 0.84 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.46 s | 30.99 s | 1.53 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 207 km/h | 6 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.47 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 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 |
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 | 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 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.57 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the 218d leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 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 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 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 218d is capped at 213 km/h, the 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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Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 9,57 s).
218d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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.