Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 gagne (7,29 s vs 8,28 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 | A 200 d W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s−0,99 s | 8,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s−0,69 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s−1,35 s | 29,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+10 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,53 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,53 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 | A 200 d W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,08 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,35 s | 3,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,41 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,29 s | 8,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,70 s | 11,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,80 s | 19,91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,35 s | 36,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,41 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s | 29,00 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 220 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 | 220d | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 8.28 s for the A 200 d. At this point, the Bmw 220d leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d is doing 124 km/h against 117 km/h for the A 200 d. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 29.00 s, with a 1.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d is capped at 230 km/h, the A 200 d at 220 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 9.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.11 seconds. The 0.99 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 8,28 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. A 200 d W177 : 150 hp, ratio 9,53 kg/hp.
220d F22 : 230 km/h. A 200 d W177 : 220 km/h.