Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 7,79 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.
| 225d F22 | A4 40 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,40 s−1,39 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s−1,16 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s−1,81 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+1 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,29 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 | 225d F22 | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 3,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,40 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,49 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,42 s | 17,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,76 s | 30,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 242 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 225d hits 100 km/h in 6.40 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the Bmw 225d leads by 1.39 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 225d is doing 130 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 225d crosses the line in 14.61 s versus 15.77 s. The 1.16 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 225d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 225d finishes in 26.28 s versus 28.08 s, with a 1.80 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 243 km/h, the Bmw 225d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.58 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 1.39 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, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 7,79 s).
225d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
225d F22: 243 km/h. A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h.