Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Gran Coupe F44 gagne (7,41 s vs 8,65 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 Gran Coupe F44 | 118d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,41 s−1,24 s | 8,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,43 s−0,98 s | 16,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,72 s−2,11 s | 29,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+17 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,37 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 Gran Coupe F44 | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,97 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,20 s | 3,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,39 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,41 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,89 s | 11,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,13 s | 22,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,33 s | 47,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,43 s | 16,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,72 s | 29,83 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 218 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 | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.41 s versus 8.65 s for the Bmw 118d. At this point, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 118d. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe finishes in 27.72 s versus 29.82 s, with a 2.10 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d Gran Coupe is capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 118d at 218 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 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.03 seconds. The 1.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Gran Coupe F44 gagne (7,41 s vs 8,65 s).
220d Gran Coupe F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,41 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220d Gran Coupe F44 : 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp. 118d F40 : 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
220d Gran Coupe F44 : 235 km/h. 118d F40 : 218 km/h.