Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 gagne (7,38 s vs 7,48 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 | 120d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,48 s | 7,38 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 15,41 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,74 s−0,16 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 231 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,63 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 | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,14 s | 1,87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,48 s | 7,38 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,85 s | 9,97 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,83 s | 17,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,20 s | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,53 s | 15,41 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,74 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 231 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 | 220i | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 120d | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.38 s versus 7.48 s for the Bmw 220i. At this point, the Bmw 120d leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 121 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw 220i. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.53 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 229 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 229 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 27.90 s. The 0.16 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 220i and the Bmw 120d are governed to 229 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 (7.32 kg/hp vs 7.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.54 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 gagne (7,38 s vs 7,48 s).
220i F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,48 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220i F22 : 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 120d F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
220i F22 : 229 km/h. 120d F40 : 231 km/h.