Sur 0–100 km/h, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 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 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 6,81 s+0,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,05 s+0,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 28,59 s+0,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+60 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,37 kg/hp | 7,01 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 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,24 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 6,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,81 s | 9,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,44 s | 16,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,74 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.69 s for the Bmw 220i Convertible. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 220i Convertible is 2 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 i3s (120 Ah) is doing 124 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 220i Convertible. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw i3s (120 Ah) maxes out at 160 km/h while the Bmw 220i Convertible keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.79 s from 0.56 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) finishes in 28.59 s versus 28.82 s, with just 0.23 s to spare. The Bmw 220i Convertible fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220i Convertible is capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) at 160 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 0.88 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, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 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. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
220i Convertible F22 : 220 km/h. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 160 km/h.