Over 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 wins (7,44 s vs 8,14 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220d Gran Tourer F22 | 420i F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.14 s | 7.44 s | 0.70 s · 420i F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s | 15.38 s | 0.72 s · 420i F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.97 s | 28.23 s | 0.74 s · 420i F32 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 238 km/h | 18 km/h · 420i F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.18 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d Gran Tourer F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220d Gran Tourer F22 | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.28 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.59 s | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.96 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.14 s | 7.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.99 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.67 s | 19.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39.08 s | 35.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s | 15.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.97 s | 28.23 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 238 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 420i hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 8.14 s for the 220d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 420i leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420i is doing 117 km/h against 118 km/h for the 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.75 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420i crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 420i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 420i finishes in 28.23 s versus 28.97 s, with a 0.74 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d Gran Tourer is capped at 220 km/h, the 420i at 240 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 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.70 seconds. The 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 wins (7,44 s vs 8,14 s).
220d Gran Tourer F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d Gran Tourer F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,18 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
220d Gran Tourer F22: 220 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.