Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 wins (8,62 s vs 8,92 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.
| 600e 156 | 218i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s | 8,62 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,73 s | 16,35 s+0,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,23 s | 29,76 s+1,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 215 km/h−65 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,06 kg/hp | 9,64 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 600e 156 | 218i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,38 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,98 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,56 s | 6,05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,08 s | 11,94 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 22,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 47,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,73 s | 16,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,23 s | 29,76 s |
| Top speed | 150 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | Pending |
| 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 Bmw 218i hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 8.92 s for the 600e 156. Despite lacking instant torque, 140 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 218i leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i is doing 113 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 0.42 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i crosses the line in 16.35 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i finishes in 29.76 s versus 31.23 s, with a 1.47 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 600e 156 is capped at 150 km/h, the Bmw 218i 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.15 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 wins (8,62 s vs 8,92 s).
600e 156 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp. 218i F44: 140 hp, ratio 9,64 kg/hp.
600e 156: 150 km/h. 218i F44: 215 km/h.