Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F22 wins (8,88 s vs 9,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 318d F30 | 218i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.13 s | 8.88 s | 0.25 s · 218i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s | 16.58 s | 0.02 s · 318d F30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.51 s | 30.17 s | 0.34 s · 218i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 210 km/h | 1 km/h · 218i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.45 kg/hp | 9.89 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 318d F30 | 218i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s | 1.92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.15 s | 6.31 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.13 s | 8.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.95 s | 12.66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25.23 s | 23.55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 61.46 s | 48.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s · tight gap | 16.58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.51 s | 30.17 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 210 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 | 143 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 345 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 218i hits 100 km/h in 8.88 s versus 9.13 s for the 318d. Despite the faster sprint time, the 318d is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 318d is doing 109 km/h against 111 km/h for the 218i. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 318d crosses the line in 16.56 s versus 16.58 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 209 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 209 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 218i finishes in 30.17 s versus 30.51 s. The 0.34 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 318d and the 218i are governed to 210 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.45 kg/hp vs 9.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.33 seconds. The 0.25 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, 218i F22 wins (8,88 s vs 9,13 s).
318d F30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
318d F30: 143 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. 218i F22: 136 hp, ratio 9,89 kg/hp.
318d F30: 209 km/h. 218i F22: 210 km/h.