Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 gagne (7,29 s vs 11,26 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.
| 220d F22 | 216d F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s−3,97 s | 11,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s−2,67 s | 18,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s−5,10 s | 32,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+35 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,53 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,28 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 | 220d F22 | 216d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,35 s | 4,24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,41 s | 7,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s | 11,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,70 s | 15,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,80 s | 31,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,35 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s | 18,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s | 32,75 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 195 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 11.26 s for the Bmw 216d. At this point, the Bmw 220d leads by 3.97 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d is doing 124 km/h against 103 km/h for the Bmw 216d. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 18.08 s. The 2.67 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 32.74 s, with a 5.09 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d is capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw 216d at 195 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 (7.53 kg/hp vs 12.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.65 seconds. The 3.97 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, 220d F22 gagne (7,29 s vs 11,26 s).
220d F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,29 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220d F22 : 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp. 216d F44 : 116 hp, ratio 12,28 kg/hp.
220d F22 : 230 km/h. 216d F44 : 195 km/h.