Over 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 s vs 9,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
9.12 s
| Measure | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | 218d Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 9.12 s | 2.49 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 16.65 s | 1.82 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 30.48 s | 3.55 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 234 km/h | 208 km/h | 26 km/h · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.58 kg/hp | 10.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | 218d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s · tight gap | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.83 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 9.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.96 s | 12.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.73 s | 24.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.72 s | 57.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 16.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 30.48 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h | 208 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 | 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 6.63 s versus 9.12 s for the 218d Convertible. At this point, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer leads by 2.49 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is doing 126 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218d Convertible. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 16.65 s. The 1.82 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer finishes in 26.93 s versus 30.48 s, with a 3.55 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is capped at 235 km/h, the 218d Convertible at 208 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 10.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.20 seconds. The 2.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 s vs 9,12 s).
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 231 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. 218d Convertible F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 234 km/h. 218d Convertible F22: 208 km/h.