Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,43 s vs 8,65 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 xDrive Gran Coupe F44 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,43 s−1,22 s | 8,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s−1,00 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,31 s−1,27 s | 29,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h+9 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,50 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 xDrive Gran Coupe F44 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,60 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,67 s | 3,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,15 s | 6,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,43 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,38 s | 11,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,12 s | 21,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36,34 s | 40,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,31 s | 29,58 s |
| Top speed | 231 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 | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.43 s versus 8.65 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe is doing 118 km/h against 115 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.87 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 16.43 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe finishes in 28.31 s versus 29.58 s, with a 1.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe is capped at 234 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (8.24 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.67 seconds. The 1.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,43 s vs 8,65 s).
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 231 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.