Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,66 s vs 7,59 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.
| 230i F44 | E 220 d W214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,66 s−1,93 s | 7,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,90 s−1,62 s | 15,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−2,76 s | 28,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+14 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,49 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 | 230i F44 | E 220 d W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,60 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 2,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 5,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,66 s | 7,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,65 s | 10,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,24 s | 18,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,53 s | 31,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,90 s | 15,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 28,12 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 236 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.66 s versus 7.59 s for the E 220 d. At this point, the Bmw 230i leads by 1.93 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 132 km/h against 118 km/h for the E 220 d. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 15.51 s. The 1.62 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.35 s versus 28.12 s, with a 2.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 230i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the E 220 d at 236 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 (5.81 kg/hp vs 9.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.11 seconds. The 1.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,66 s vs 7,59 s).
230i F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,66 secondes (simulation calibrée).
230i F44 : 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp. E 220 d W214 : 197 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
230i F44 : 250 km/h. E 220 d W214 : 236 km/h.