Sur 0–100 km/h, i3 (120 Ah) I01 gagne (7,24 s vs 7,69 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 220i Convertible F22 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 7,24 s+0,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,40 s+0,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s−0,98 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+70 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,37 kg/hp | 7,47 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 220i Convertible F22 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,24 s | 5,25 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 7,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,81 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,44 s | — |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,74 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 7.69 s for the Bmw 220i Convertible. The instant torque of 250 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 220i Convertible is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220i Convertible is doing 115 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw i3 (120 Ah) maxes out at 150 km/h while the Bmw 220i Convertible keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.18 s.
Around 696 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 220i Convertible overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 70 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220i Convertible finishes in 28.82 s versus 29.80 s. The 0.98 s delta in favour of the Bmw 220i Convertible shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220i Convertible is capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) 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 12.89 seconds. The 0.45 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, i3 (120 Ah) I01 gagne (7,24 s vs 7,69 s).
220i Convertible F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,69 secondes (simulation calibrée).
220i Convertible F22 : 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp. i3 (120 Ah) I01 : 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
220i Convertible F22 : 220 km/h. i3 (120 Ah) I01 : 150 km/h.