Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 9,13 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 | 318d F30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 9.13 s | 0.78 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.18 s | 16.56 s | 0.38 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.46 s | 30.51 s | 1.05 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 209 km/h | 4 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.47 kg/hp | 10.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218d F22 | 318d F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.90 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 3.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.94 s | 6.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 9.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.66 s | 12.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.48 s | 25.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 44.86 s | 61.46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.18 s | 16.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.46 s | 30.51 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 209 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 | 143 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.13 s for the 318d. The 0.78 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the 318d. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 16.56 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 30.51 s, with a 1.06 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 209 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 318d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.47 kg/hp vs 10.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.33 seconds. The 0.78 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 9,13 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. 318d F30: 143 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.
218d F22: 213 km/h. 318d F30: 209 km/h.