Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 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.
| 225xe iPerformance F44 | A4 40 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s−0,99 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s−0,81 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s−1,16 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 242 km/h−40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,80 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,05 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,59 s | 17,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,34 s | 30,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,93 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 202 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 | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-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 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. The instant torque of 385 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 28.08 s, with a 1.16 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (242 km/h), the A4 40 TDI never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.99 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, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 s vs 7,79 s).
225xe iPerformance F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h. A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h.