Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Active Tourer G42 gagne (8,42 s vs 9,16 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.
| 220d Active Tourer G42 | 218d Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,42 s−0,74 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,27 s−0,55 s | 16,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,52 s−0,85 s | 30,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+10 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,70 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 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | 218d Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,09 s | 2,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,95 s | 6,59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,42 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 12,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,49 s | 23,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 43,09 s | 52,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,27 s | 16,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,52 s | 30,37 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 8.42 s versus 9.16 s for the Bmw 218d Active Tourer. At this point, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer is doing 115 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer crosses the line in 16.26 s versus 16.82 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer finishes in 29.52 s versus 30.37 s, with a 0.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d Active Tourer is capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 218d Active Tourer 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 (9.60 kg/hp vs 9.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.67 seconds. The 0.74 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, 220d Active Tourer G42 gagne (8,42 s vs 9,16 s).
220d Active Tourer G42 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220d Active Tourer G42 : 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp. 218d Active Tourer F44 : 150 hp, ratio 9,70 kg/hp.
220d Active Tourer G42 : 220 km/h. 218d Active Tourer F44 : 210 km/h.