Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 and 420i F32 are neck and neck (7,44 s vs 7,48 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220i F22 | 420i F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.44 s | 0.04 s · 420i F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.38 s | 0.15 s · 420i F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 28.23 s | 0.49 s · 220i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 238 km/h | 9 km/h · 420i F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F22 | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.44 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.83 s | 19.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.20 s | 35.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.38 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 28.23 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 238 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 | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 420i hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 7.48 s for the 220i. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 420i is doing 117 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.45 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420i crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 15.53 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 220i maxes out at 229 km/h while the 420i keeps accelerating towards 238 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.10 s.
Around 515 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 220i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 9 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 28.23 s. The 0.49 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i is capped at 229 km/h, the 420i at 240 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 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 12.15 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 and 420i F32 are neck and neck (7,44 s vs 7,48 s, no significant gap).
220i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.