Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 s vs 9,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.80 s
9.33 s
| Measure | 225xe iPerformance F44 | 218i Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 9.33 s | 2.53 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 16.84 s | 1.88 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 30.76 s | 3.83 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 205 km/h | 3 km/h · 218i Gran Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.17 kg/hp | 10.51 kg/hp | better ratio · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225xe iPerformance F44 | 218i Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 9.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 13.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.59 s | 25.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.34 s | 66.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 16.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 30.76 s |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 205 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 9.33 s for the 218i Gran Tourer. The instant torque of 385 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 225xe iPerformance leads by 2.53 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225xe iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe iPerformance crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 16.84 s. The 1.88 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 30.76 s, with a 3.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (202 vs 205 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225xe iPerformance is capped at 202 km/h, the 218i Gran Tourer at 205 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.
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 15.46 seconds. The 2.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 wins (6,80 s vs 9,33 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. 218i Gran Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,51 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h. 218i Gran Tourer F44: 205 km/h.