Over 0–100 km/h, 218d Convertible F22 wins (9,12 s vs 9,57 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 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,12 s−0,45 s | 9,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,65 s−0,37 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,48 s−0,51 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 208 km/h+1 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,35 s | 6,61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,12 s | 9,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,95 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24,66 s | 25,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 57,98 s | 57,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,65 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,48 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed | 208 km/h | 207 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 | 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 Bmw 218d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.12 s versus 9.57 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. At this point, the Bmw 218d Convertible leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d Convertible is doing 109 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.32 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 17.01 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 14 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 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d Convertible finishes in 30.48 s versus 30.99 s, with a 0.51 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (208 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 218d Convertible and the Bmw 218i Convertible are governed to 208 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.43 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 0.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218d Convertible F22 wins (9,12 s vs 9,57 s).
218d Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d Convertible F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
218d Convertible F22: 208 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.