Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Active Tourer F44 wins (7,37 s vs 9,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.37 s
9.33 s
| Measure | 220i Active Tourer F44 | 218i Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.37 s | 9.33 s | 1.96 s · 220i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.47 s | 16.84 s | 1.37 s · 220i Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.02 s | 30.76 s | 2.74 s · 220i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 205 km/h | 24 km/h · 220i Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.95 kg/hp | 10.51 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i Active Tourer F44 | 218i Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.90 s · tight gap | 2.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.10 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.32 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.37 s | 9.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.03 s | 13.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.94 s | 25.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.45 s | 66.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.47 s | 16.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.02 s | 30.76 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 205 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 | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the 220i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.37 s versus 9.33 s for the 218i Gran Tourer. At this point, the 220i Active Tourer leads by 1.96 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Active Tourer is doing 121 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Active Tourer crosses the line in 15.46 s versus 16.84 s. The 1.37 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Active Tourer finishes in 28.02 s versus 30.76 s, with a 2.74 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i Active Tourer is capped at 229 km/h, the 218i Gran Tourer at 205 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 (7.95 kg/hp vs 10.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.46 seconds. The 1.96 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, 220i Active Tourer F44 wins (7,37 s vs 9,33 s).
220i Active Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i Active Tourer F44: 178 hp, ratio 7,95 kg/hp. 218i Gran Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,51 kg/hp.
220i Active Tourer F44: 229 km/h. 218i Gran Tourer F44: 205 km/h.