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BMW 220d xDrive F22 vs Mercedes A 200 d W177: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2018 vs 2019 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

220d xDrive F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,530 kg · 2018

VS
MercedesDiesel

A 200 d W177

150 hp · 320 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2019

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

220d xDrive F22

8,05kg/hpratio better by 1,48 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 530 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Mercedes

A 200 d W177

9,53kg/hpcompensated by −100 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox8G-DCT dual-clutch

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Instead of A 200 d W177
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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

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220d xDrive F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,05 kg/hp. A 200 d W177: 150 hp, ratio 9,53 kg/hp.

220d xDrive F22: 225 km/h. A 200 d W177: 220 km/h.