Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Tourer F22 wins (7,57 s vs 8,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.57 s
8.42 s
| Measure | 220i Gran Tourer F22 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.57 s | 8.42 s | 0.85 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s | 16.27 s | 0.72 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 29.52 s | 1.43 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 220 km/h | 2 km/h · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.73 kg/hp | 9.60 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i Gran Tourer F22 | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.22 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.39 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.57 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.10 s | 11.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.95 s | 21.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.78 s | 43.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 29.52 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 220 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 | 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 | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 220i Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.57 s versus 8.42 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the 220i Gran Tourer leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.41 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 16.26 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer finishes in 28.08 s versus 29.52 s, with a 1.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 220i Gran Tourer and the 220d Active Tourer are governed to 222 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 (7.73 kg/hp vs 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 0.85 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 Gran Tourer F22 wins (7,57 s vs 8,42 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. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
220i Gran Tourer F22: 222 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.