Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 7,79 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.
| 220i F22 | A4 40 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,48 s−0,31 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s−0,24 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,74 s−0,35 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 242 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,29 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 | 220i F22 | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,14 s | 2,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,61 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,48 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,85 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,83 s | 17,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,20 s | 30,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,74 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 242 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 220i hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the Bmw 220i leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220i is doing 124 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220i crosses the line in 15.53 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 28.08 s, with a 0.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 229 km/h, the Bmw 220i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.32 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 11.76 seconds. The 0.31 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 F22 wins (7,48 s vs 7,79 s).
220i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h.