Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Tourer F22 wins (7,57 s vs 9,24 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 Gran Tourer F22 | 218i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,57 s−1,67 s | 9,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,55 s−1,24 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−2,57 s | 30,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h+17 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,07 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 Gran Tourer F22 | 218i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,04 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,22 s | 3,43 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,39 s | 6,45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,57 s | 9,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,10 s | 12,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,95 s | 25,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,78 s | 68,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,55 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 30,66 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 205 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 220i Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.57 s versus 9.24 s for the 218i. At this point, the 220i Gran Tourer leads by 1.67 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer is doing 121 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Tourer crosses the line in 15.55 s versus 16.79 s. The 1.24 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer finishes in 28.08 s versus 30.65 s, with a 2.57 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i Gran Tourer is capped at 222 km/h, the 218i at 205 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 (7.73 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.26 seconds. The 1.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Tourer F22 wins (7,57 s vs 9,24 s).
220i Gran Tourer F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,57 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i Gran Tourer F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,73 kg/hp. 218i F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
220i Gran Tourer F22: 222 km/h. 218i F44: 205 km/h.