Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220i F22 | 120i F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.12 s | 0.36 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.22 s | 0.31 s · 120i F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 27.53 s | 0.21 s · 120i F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 225 km/h | 4 km/h · 220i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F22 | 120i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 9.70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.83 s | 16.79 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.20 s | 29.61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 27.53 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 225 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 7.48 s for the 220i. At this point, the 120i leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120i is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.39 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 15.53 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 120i finishes in 27.52 s versus 27.73 s, with just 0.21 s to spare. The 220i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i is capped at 229 km/h, the 120i at 225 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 (7.32 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.27 seconds. The 0.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI wins (7,12 s vs 7,48 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. 120i F20LCI: 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. 120i F20LCI: 225 km/h.