Sur 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive F44 gagne (6,41 s vs 7,66 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.
| 225i xDrive F44 | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,41 s−1,25 s | 7,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s−1,10 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,49 s−1,85 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+10 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,34 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 | 225i xDrive F44 | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,66 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,41 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,60 s | 10,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,90 s | 18,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,60 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,49 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 225i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.41 s versus 7.66 s for the Bmw 220d Convertible. At this point, the Bmw 225i xDrive leads by 1.25 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 225i xDrive is doing 128 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d Convertible. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 225i xDrive crosses the line in 14.60 s versus 15.71 s. The 1.11 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 225i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 225i xDrive finishes in 26.49 s versus 28.34 s, with a 1.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 225i xDrive is capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 220d Convertible at 225 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 (6.58 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 1.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive F44 gagne (6,41 s vs 7,66 s).
225i xDrive F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,41 secondes (simulation calibrée).
225i xDrive F44 : 231 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22 : 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
225i xDrive F44 : 235 km/h. 220d Convertible F22 : 225 km/h.