Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d Convertible F22 gagne (9,12 s vs 9,90 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 Convertible F22 | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,12 s−0,78 s | 9,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,65 s−0,58 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,48 s−0,86 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 208 km/h | 209 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,68 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 Convertible F22 | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,35 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,12 s | 9,90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,95 s | 13,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24,66 s | 26,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 57,98 s | 64,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,65 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,48 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed | 208 km/h | 209 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 | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the Bmw 218d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.12 s versus 9.90 s for the A3 Sportback. At this point, the Bmw 218d Convertible leads by 0.78 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d Convertible is doing 109 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218d Convertible crosses the line in 16.65 s versus 17.23 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218d Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 152 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d Convertible finishes in 30.48 s versus 31.33 s, with a 0.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (208 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 208 km/h, the Bmw 218d Convertible never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.43 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.37 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 218d Convertible F22 gagne (9,12 s vs 9,90 s).
218d Convertible F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,12 secondes (simulation calibrée).
218d Convertible F22 : 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp. A3 Sportback : 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
218d Convertible F22 : 208 km/h. A3 Sportback : 209 km/h.