Sur 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 gagne (4,58 s vs 9,02 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.
| Mustang GT 449 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−4,43 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s−4,14 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s−8,23 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+35 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,93 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 | Mustang GT 449 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,61 s | 6,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,75 s | 12,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,94 s | 24,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,47 s | 53,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,48 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,20 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 455 hp | |
| Torque | 542 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 764 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| 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 Mustang GT 449 hits 100 km/h in 4.59 s versus 9.02 s for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. At this point, the Mustang GT 449 leads by 4.44 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang GT 449 is doing 154 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang GT 449 crosses the line in 12.48 s versus 16.62 s. The 4.14 s gap represents roughly 147 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang GT 449 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang GT 449 finishes in 22.20 s versus 30.43 s, with a 8.23 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Mustang GT 449 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.88 kg/hp vs 9.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.07 seconds. The 4.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Mustang GT 449 gagne (4,58 s vs 9,02 s).
Mustang GT 449 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Mustang GT 449 : 455 hp, ratio 3,88 kg/hp. 218i Gran Coupe F44 : 136 hp, ratio 9,93 kg/hp.
Mustang GT 449 : 250 km/h. 218i Gran Coupe F44 : 215 km/h.