Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Gran Tourer F22 gagne (8,14 s vs 8,35 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 Tourer F22 | 218d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,14 s−0,21 s | 8,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s−0,08 s | 16,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,97 s−0,49 s | 29,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+7 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,47 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 Tourer F22 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,28 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,59 s | 3,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,96 s | 5,94 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,14 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,99 s | 11,66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,67 s | 21,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39,08 s | 44,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s | 16,18 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,97 s | 29,46 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 213 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 | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 8.14 s versus 8.35 s for the Bmw 218d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218d is 6 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 218d is doing 114 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.17 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer finishes in 28.97 s versus 29.45 s, with a 0.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer is capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 218d at 213 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 (8.18 kg/hp vs 9.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.58 seconds. The 0.21 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 Tourer F22 gagne (8,14 s vs 8,35 s).
220d Gran Tourer F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,14 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220d Gran Tourer F22 : 190 hp, ratio 8,18 kg/hp. 218d F22 : 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
220d Gran Tourer F22 : 220 km/h. 218d F22 : 213 km/h.