Over 0–100 km/h, 218d xDrive F22 wins (8,92 s vs 9,45 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 xDrive F22 | 218i Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s−0,53 s | 9,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,67 s−0,14 s | 16,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,09 s−0,93 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h+2 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,03 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 xDrive F22 | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,34 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,76 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,39 s | 6,46 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s | 9,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,25 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,61 s | 27,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 48,45 s | 61,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,67 s | 16,81 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,09 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed | 209 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 8.92 s versus 9.45 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218i Convertible is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible is doing 107 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 218d xDrive. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218d xDrive crosses the line in 16.67 s versus 16.81 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218d xDrive finishes in 30.09 s versus 31.02 s, with a 0.93 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (209 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 218d xDrive and the Bmw 218i Convertible are governed to 209 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 (10.13 kg/hp vs 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 218d xDrive F22 wins (8,92 s vs 9,45 s).
218d xDrive F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d xDrive F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,13 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
218d xDrive F22: 209 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.