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BMW 220i Gran Coupe F44 vs BMW 118d xDrive F20LCI: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2020 vs 2018 · Methodology
BMWPetrolFaster

220i Gran Coupe F44

178 hp · 280 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2020

VS
BMWDiesel

118d xDrive F20LCI

150 hp · 320 Nm · 1,470 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 220i Gran Coupe F44

7.04 s

Gap1.58 sin favour of 220i Gran Coupe
BBMW 118d xDrive F20LCI

8.62 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure220i Gran Coupe F44118d xDrive F20LCIGap
0–100 km/h7.04 s8.62 s1.58 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
400 m standing start15.12 s16.29 s1.17 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
1,000 m standing start27.43 s29.87 s2.44 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
Top speed (electronically limited)238 km/h210 km/h28 km/h · 220i Gran Coupe F44
Power-to-weight ratio8.03 kg/hp9.80 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220i Gran Coupe F44

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWPetrol220i Gran Coupe F44
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BMWDiesel118d xDrive F20LCI
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage220i Gran Coupe F44118d xDrive F20LCI
0–30 km/h1.63 s1.80 s
0–50 km/h2.76 s3.05 s
0–80 km/h4.95 s5.89 s
0–100 km/h7.04 s8.62 s
0–120 km/h9.52 s12.06 s
0–160 km/h16.92 s23.03 s
0–200 km/h29.73 s52.90 s
400 m standing start15.12 s16.29 s
1,000 m standing start27.43 s29.87 s
Top speed238 km/h210 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

220i Gran Coupe F44

8,03kg/hpratio better by 1,77 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power178 hp4 cyl
Torque280 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSeven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission
BMW

118d xDrive F20LCI

9,80kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 470 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 8.62 s for the 118d xDrive. At this point, the 220i Gran Coupe leads by 1.58 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 112 km/h for the 118d xDrive. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 16.28 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 29.87 s, with a 2.44 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i Gran Coupe is capped at 238 km/h, the 118d xDrive at 210 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 (8.03 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 1.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 8,62 s).

220i Gran Coupe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).

220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.

220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h.