Over 0–100 km/h, 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 wins (7,43 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.
8.42 s
| Measure | 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.43 s | 8.42 s | 0.99 s · 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.27 s | 0.83 s · 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.76 s | 29.52 s | 1.76 s · 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 220 km/h | 13 km/h · 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.84 kg/hp | 9.60 kg/hp | better ratio · 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.10 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.42 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.43 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.01 s | 11.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.19 s | 21.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.23 s | 43.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.76 s | 29.52 s |
| Top speed | 233 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 | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 655 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| 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 223d xDrive Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 7.43 s versus 8.42 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the 223d xDrive Active Tourer leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 223d xDrive Active Tourer is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 223d xDrive Active Tourer crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 16.26 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 223d xDrive Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 223d xDrive Active Tourer finishes in 27.75 s versus 29.52 s, with a 1.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (233 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 223d xDrive Active Tourer features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 220d Active Tourer’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 223d xDrive Active Tourer is capped at 233 km/h, the 220d Active Tourer at 220 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 (7.84 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 0.99 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, 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 wins (7,43 s vs 8,42 s).
223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
223d xDrive Active Tourer G42: 211 hp, ratio 7,84 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
223d xDrive Active Tourer G42: 233 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.