Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Convertible F44 wins (7,60 s vs 9,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.60 s
9.45 s
| Measure | 220i Convertible F44 | 218i Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.60 s | 9.45 s | 1.85 s · 220i Convertible F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s | 16.81 s | 1.26 s · 220i Convertible F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.43 s | 31.02 s | 2.59 s · 220i Convertible F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 207 km/h | 19 km/h · 220i Convertible F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.59 kg/hp | 11.03 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i Convertible F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i Convertible F44 | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.63 s | 1.53 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.76 s | 3.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s | 6.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.60 s | 9.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.51 s | 13.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.24 s | 27.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36.84 s | 61.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s | 16.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.43 s | 31.02 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 207 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 220i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.60 s versus 9.45 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the 220i Convertible leads by 1.85 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Convertible is doing 118 km/h against 107 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Convertible crosses the line in 15.54 s versus 16.81 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Convertible finishes in 28.42 s versus 31.02 s, with a 2.59 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i Convertible is capped at 226 km/h, the 218i Convertible at 207 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 (8.59 kg/hp vs 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 1.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Convertible F44 wins (7,60 s vs 9,45 s).
220i Convertible F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,60 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i Convertible F44: 184 hp, ratio 8,59 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
220i Convertible F44: 226 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.