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BMW 218d F44 vs BMW 218i Convertible F22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2021 vs 2018 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

218d F44

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,455 kg · 2021

VS
BMWPetrol

218i Convertible F22

136 hp · 220 Nm · 1,500 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

218d F44

9,70kg/hpratio better by 1,33 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 455 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual
BMW

218i Convertible F22

11,03kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power136 hp3 cyl
Torque220 Nm
Weight1 500 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

218d F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,70 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.

218d F44: 213 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.