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Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long) vs BMW 220d F22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

MPV · 2024 vs 2018 · Methodology
MercedesDiesel

V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

245 hp · 500 Nm · 2,312 kg · 2024

VS
BMWDieselFaster

220d F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,470 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

AMercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

8.32 s

Gap0.59 sin favour of 220d
BBMW 220d F22

7.73 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureV 300 d 4MATIC (long)220d F22Gap
0–100 km/h8.32 s7.73 s0.59 s · 220d F22
400 m standing start16.03 s15.79 s0.24 s · 220d F22
1,000 m standing start29.56 s28.42 s1.14 s · 220d F22
Top speed (electronically limited)210 km/h224 km/h14 km/h · 220d F22
Power-to-weight ratio9.44 kg/hp7.74 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220d F22

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

MercedesDieselV 300 d 4MATIC (long)
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BMWDiesel220d F22
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageV 300 d 4MATIC (long)220d F22
0–30 km/h1.60 s2.24 s
0–50 km/h2.77 s3.47 s
0–80 km/h5.51 s5.67 s
0–100 km/h8.32 s7.73 s
0–120 km/h11.54 s10.39 s
0–160 km/h22.22 s18.41 s
0–200 km/h51.69 s35.37 s
400 m standing start16.03 s15.79 s
1,000 m standing start29.56 s28.42 s
Top speed210 km/h224 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Mercedes

V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

9,44kg/hpcompensated by −842 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power245 hpPending
Torque500 Nm
Weight2 312 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

220d F22

7,74kg/hpratio better by 1,70 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 470 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.73 s versus 8.32 s for the V 300 d 4MATIC (long). Despite the faster sprint time, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) is doing 114 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220d. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220d crosses the line in 15.79 s versus 16.03 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d finishes in 28.41 s versus 29.55 s, with a 1.14 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the V 300 d 4MATIC (long) is capped at 217 km/h, the 220d at 224 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 (9.44 kg/hp vs 7.74 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.08 seconds. The 0.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,73 s vs 8,32 s).

V 300 d 4MATIC (long) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).

V 300 d 4MATIC (long): 245 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp. 220d F22: 190 hp, ratio 7,74 kg/hp.

V 300 d 4MATIC (long): 210 km/h. 220d F22: 224 km/h.