Over 0–100 km/h, 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 wins (6,98 s vs 7,59 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.59 s
| Measure | 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 | 220d Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.98 s | 7.59 s | 0.61 s · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.12 s | 15.67 s | 0.55 s · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.21 s | 28.32 s | 1.11 s · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 224 km/h | 14 km/h · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.41 kg/hp | 7.82 kg/hp | better ratio · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 | 220d Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.14 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.98 s | 7.59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.33 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.13 s | 18.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.39 s | 35.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.12 s | 15.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.21 s | 28.32 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 224 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 | 218 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 615 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 6.98 s versus 7.59 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer is doing 125 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer crosses the line in 15.12 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 223i xDrive Active Tourer finishes in 27.21 s versus 28.32 s, with a 1.11 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (238 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 223i xDrive Active Tourer is capped at 238 km/h, the 220d Active Tourer at 224 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 (7.41 kg/hp vs 7.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.92 seconds. The 0.61 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, 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 wins (6,98 s vs 7,59 s).
223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
223i xDrive Active Tourer G42: 218 hp, ratio 7,41 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,82 kg/hp.
223i xDrive Active Tourer G42: 238 km/h. 220d Active Tourer F44: 224 km/h.