Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 gagne (7,73 s vs 8,23 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.
| XC40 B4 | 220d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s | 7,73 s+0,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s | 15,79 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s | 28,42 s+0,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 224 km/h−44 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,17 kg/hp | 7,74 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | XC40 B4 | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,12 s | 3,47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,67 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,35 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,46 s | 18,41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 35,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s | 28,42 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 224 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220d | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.73 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. Despite the faster sprint time, the XC40 B4 is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d crosses the line in 15.79 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 12 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 167 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 28.41 s versus 29.39 s, with a 0.97 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 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 (8.17 kg/hp vs 7.74 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 0.50 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 (7,73 s vs 8,23 s).
XC40 B4 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,23 secondes (simulation calibrée).
XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. 220d F22 : 190 hp, ratio 7,74 kg/hp.
XC40 B4 : 180 km/h. 220d F22 : 224 km/h.