Over 0–100 km/h, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 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 | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | 220d Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 7.59 s | 0.96 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 15.67 s | 0.84 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 28.32 s | 1.39 s · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 234 km/h | 224 km/h | 10 km/h · 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.58 kg/hp | 7.82 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 | 220d Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.83 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.63 s | 7.59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.96 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.73 s | 18.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.72 s | 35.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 15.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 28.32 s |
| Top speed | 234 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 | 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 | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 6.63 s versus 7.59 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is doing 126 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.61 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 15.67 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 34 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 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer finishes in 26.93 s versus 28.32 s, with a 1.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (234 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225i xDrive Active Tourer is capped at 235 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 (6.58 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 0.96 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, 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 wins (6,63 s vs 7,59 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. 220d Active Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,82 kg/hp.
225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 234 km/h. 220d Active Tourer F44: 224 km/h.