Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Tourer F44 wins (7,53 s vs 8,13 s).
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 F44 | 220i Gran Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,13 s | 7,53 s+0,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,00 s | 15,52 s+0,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,05 s | 28,29 s+0,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h | 222 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,21 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,40 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 F44 | 220i Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,00 s | 1,71 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,23 s | 2,90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,13 s | 7,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,09 s | 10,27 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,31 s | 18,76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,20 s | 35,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,00 s | 15,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,05 s | 28,29 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 222 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 | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the 220i Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.53 s versus 8.13 s for the 220d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 220i Gran Tourer leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer is doing 119 km/h against 117 km/h for the 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.39 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Tourer crosses the line in 15.52 s versus 16.00 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer finishes in 28.29 s versus 29.05 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (218 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 220d Gran Tourer and the 220i Gran Tourer are governed to 220 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.21 kg/hp vs 8.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.91 seconds. The 0.60 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, 220i Gran Tourer F44 wins (7,53 s vs 8,13 s).
220d Gran Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d Gran Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,21 kg/hp. 220i Gran Tourer F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp.
220d Gran Tourer F44: 218 km/h. 220i Gran Tourer F44: 222 km/h.