Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,29 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 | 220d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.29 s | 0.19 s · 220d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.41 s | 0.12 s · 220d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 27.65 s | 0.09 s · 220d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 230 km/h | 1 km/h · 220d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 7.53 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F22 | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 2.11 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 3.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 5.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 9.70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.83 s | 16.80 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.20 s | 30.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.41 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 27.65 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 230 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 7.48 s for the 220i. At this point, the 220d leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d is doing 124 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220d 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 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 27.73 s, with a 0.09 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 220i and the 220d 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 7.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.25 seconds. The 0.19 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, 220d F22 wins (7,29 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. 220d F22: 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. 220d F22: 230 km/h.