Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Convertible F44 wins (9,34 s vs 9,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
9.45 s
9.34 s
| Measure | 218i Convertible F22 | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.45 s | 9.34 s | 0.11 s · 218i Convertible F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.81 s | 16.79 s | 0.02 s · 218i Convertible F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.02 s | 30.47 s | 0.55 s · 218i Convertible F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 207 km/h | 207 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.03 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i Convertible F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218i Convertible F22 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 2.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.46 s · tight gap | 6.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.45 s | 9.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.93 s | 12.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.12 s | 24.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 61.53 s | 49.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.81 s | 16.79 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.02 s | 30.47 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 207 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 218i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.34 s versus 9.45 s for the 218i Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the 218i Convertible is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 218i Convertible is doing 107 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218i Convertible crosses the line in 16.78 s versus 16.81 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 218i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Convertible finishes in 30.47 s versus 31.02 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (207 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 218i Convertible and the 218i Convertible are governed to 207 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 (11.03 kg/hp vs 11.47 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 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Convertible F44 wins (9,34 s vs 9,45 s).
218i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.