Over 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 s vs 8,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.42 s
| Measure | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 8.42 s | 1.79 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 16.27 s | 1.44 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 29.52 s | 2.59 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 234 km/h | 220 km/h | 14 km/h · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.58 kg/hp | 9.60 kg/hp | better ratio · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.83 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.96 s | 11.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.73 s | 21.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.72 s | 43.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 29.52 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h | 220 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 6.63 s versus 8.42 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer leads by 1.79 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is doing 126 km/h against 115 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.93 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 16.26 s. The 1.43 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer finishes in 26.93 s versus 29.52 s, with a 2.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (234 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 225i xDrive Active Tourer features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 220d Active Tourer’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is capped at 235 km/h, the 220d Active Tourer 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 (6.58 kg/hp vs 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 1.79 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, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 s vs 8,42 s).
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 231 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 234 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.