Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 wins (9,24 s vs 9,77 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.
| 218i F44 | ë-C4 FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,24 s−0,53 s | 9,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,79 s−0,50 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,66 s−0,74 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h+1 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,25 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 | 218i F44 | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,43 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,45 s | 7,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,24 s | 9,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,98 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,02 s | 27,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 68,09 s | 83,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,79 s | 17,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,66 s | 31,40 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 204 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw 218i hits 100 km/h in 9.24 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 136 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 218i leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i is doing 110 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 0.48 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i crosses the line in 16.79 s versus 17.29 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 19 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 152 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i finishes in 30.65 s versus 31.39 s, with a 0.74 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (205 vs 204 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 218i is capped at 205 km/h, the ë-C4 FWD at 150 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 15.91 seconds. The 0.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 wins (9,24 s vs 9,77 s).
218i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218i F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
218i F44: 205 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.