Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F44 wins (7,61 s vs 8,73 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 F44 | Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,61 s−1,12 s | 8,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,67 s−0,73 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,22 s−1,48 s | 29,70 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+55 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,56 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 F44 | Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,06 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,45 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,53 s | 6,07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,61 s | 8,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,30 s | 11,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,15 s | 22,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,00 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,67 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,22 s | 29,70 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 180 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch (ICE: 4-speed, EV: 2-speed) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.61 s versus 8.73 s for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. At this point, the Bmw 220d leads by 1.12 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d is doing 120 km/h against 114 km/h for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 16.39 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 28 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 168 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d finishes in 28.21 s versus 29.70 s, with a 1.49 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d is capped at 235 km/h, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 at 180 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 (7.92 kg/hp vs 8.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.81 seconds. The 1.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F44 wins (7,61 s vs 8,73 s).
220d F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,61 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp. Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 160 hp, ratio 8,56 kg/hp.
220d F44: 235 km/h. Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h.