Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F44 wins (7,12 s vs 9,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220i F44 | ë-C4 FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 9.77 s | 2.65 s · 220i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.18 s | 17.29 s | 2.11 s · 220i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.79 s | 31.40 s | 3.61 s · 220i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 204 km/h | 26 km/h · 220i F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.83 kg/hp | 11.25 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F44 | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.54 s | 2.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.60 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.94 s | 7.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 9.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.82 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.86 s | 27.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.67 s | 83.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.18 s | 17.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.79 s | 31.40 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 204 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 220i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 184 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 220i leads by 2.65 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i is doing 120 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 1.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i crosses the line in 15.17 s versus 17.29 s. The 2.11 s gap represents roughly 77 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.79 s versus 31.39 s, with a 3.61 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i is capped at 230 km/h, the ë-C4 FWD at 150 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 2.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F44 wins (7,12 s vs 9,77 s).
220i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i F44: 184 hp, ratio 7,83 kg/hp. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
220i F44: 230 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.