Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Convertible F22 wins (7,69 s vs 8,08 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 | A 200 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s−0,39 s | 8,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−0,45 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 28,43 s+0,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 225 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,44 kg/hp |
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 | A 200 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,24 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 8,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,81 s | 10,60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,44 s | 18,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,74 s | 31,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 225 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 | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 220i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.69 s versus 8.08 s for the A 200. At this point, the 220i Convertible leads by 0.39 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Convertible is doing 115 km/h against 121 km/h for the A 200. The gap is 0.76 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Convertible crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.05 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 220i Convertible maxes out at 220 km/h while the A 200 keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.15 s.
Around 708 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A 200 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 5 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A 200 finishes in 28.42 s versus 28.82 s. The 0.40 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 220i Convertible and the A 200 are governed to 226 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.37 kg/hp vs 8.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.89 seconds. The 0.39 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 Convertible F22 wins (7,69 s vs 8,08 s).
220i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i Convertible F22: 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp. A 200 W177: 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp.
220i Convertible F22: 220 km/h. A 200 W177: 225 km/h.