Over 0–100 km/h, 218d Gran Coupe F44 wins (8,68 s vs 9,02 s).
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 Gran Coupe F44 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,68 s−0,34 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s−0,22 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,93 s−0,50 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h+7 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,93 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 Gran Coupe F44 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,93 s | 1,94 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,23 s | 3,27 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,00 s | 6,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,68 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,20 s | 12,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,94 s | 24,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46,33 s | 53,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,93 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 215 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 218d Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 8.68 s versus 9.02 s for the 218i Gran Coupe. At this point, the 218d Gran Coupe leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218d Gran Coupe is doing 112 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d Gran Coupe crosses the line in 16.40 s versus 16.62 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 218d Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d Gran Coupe finishes in 29.93 s versus 30.43 s, with a 0.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218d Gran Coupe is capped at 222 km/h, the 218i Gran Coupe at 215 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 (9.50 kg/hp vs 9.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.07 seconds. The 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218d Gran Coupe F44 wins (8,68 s vs 9,02 s).
218d Gran Coupe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp. 218i Gran Coupe F44: 136 hp, ratio 9,93 kg/hp.
218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h. 218i Gran Coupe F44: 215 km/h.