Sur 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 gagne (8,95 s vs 9,04 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 F44 | 218i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,04 s | 8,95 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,55 s | 16,53 s+0,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,52 s | 30,07 s+0,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 210 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,40 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 F44 | 218i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,69 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,09 s | 6,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,04 s | 8,95 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,90 s | 12,34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,37 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 62,83 s | 48,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,55 s | 16,53 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,52 s | 30,07 s |
| Top speed | 209 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218i hits 100 km/h in 8.95 s versus 9.04 s for the Bmw 218d xDrive. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218d xDrive is doing 109 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218i. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i crosses the line in 16.53 s versus 16.54 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i finishes in 30.06 s versus 30.52 s, with a 0.45 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (209 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 218d xDrive and the Bmw 218i are governed to 211 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 (10.30 kg/hp vs 10.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.31 seconds. The 0.09 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, 218i F44 gagne (8,95 s vs 9,04 s).
218d xDrive F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,04 secondes (simulation calibrée).
218d xDrive F44 : 150 hp, ratio 10,30 kg/hp. 218i F44 : 136 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
218d xDrive F44 : 209 km/h. 218i F44 : 210 km/h.