Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Tourer F22 wins (7,57 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 220i Gran Tourer F22 | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.57 s | 7.75 s | 0.18 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s | 15.64 s | 0.09 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 28.69 s | 0.60 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 236 km/h | 14 km/h · 420d Convertible G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.73 kg/hp | 9.34 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 | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.22 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.39 s | 5.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.57 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.10 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.95 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.78 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.55 s · tight gap | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 236 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 220i Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.57 s versus 7.75 s for the 420d Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420d Convertible is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 420d Convertible is doing 116 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Tourer crosses the line in 15.55 s versus 15.64 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.69 s, with a 0.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i Gran Tourer is capped at 222 km/h, the 420d Convertible at 236 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 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.18 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 7,75 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. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
220i Gran Tourer F22: 222 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.