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BMW 320d Touring G20 vs BMW 220i Gran Coupe F44: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2019 vs 2020 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

320d Touring G20

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,565 kg · 2019

VS
BMWPetrolFaster

220i Gran Coupe F44

178 hp · 280 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 320d Touring G20

7.55 s

Gap0.51 sin favour of 220i Gran Coupe
BBMW 220i Gran Coupe F44

7.04 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure320d Touring G20220i Gran Coupe F44Gap
0–100 km/h7.55 s7.04 s0.51 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
400 m standing start15.62 s15.12 s0.50 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
1,000 m standing start28.17 s27.43 s0.74 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44
Top speed (electronically limited)229 km/h238 km/h9 km/h · 220i Gran Coupe F44
Power-to-weight ratio8.24 kg/hp8.03 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220i Gran Coupe F44

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage320d Touring G20220i Gran Coupe F44
0–30 km/h2.05 s1.63 s
0–50 km/h3.28 s2.76 s
0–80 km/h5.49 s4.95 s
0–100 km/h7.55 s7.04 s
0–120 km/h10.22 s9.52 s
0–160 km/h18.11 s16.92 s
0–200 km/h33.26 s29.73 s
400 m standing start15.62 s15.12 s
1,000 m standing start28.17 s27.43 s
Top speed229 km/h238 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

320d Touring G20

8,24kg/hpcompensated by −135 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 565 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSix-speed manual (Eight-speed Steptronic transmission)
BMW

220i Gran Coupe F44

8,03kg/hpratio better by 0,20 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power178 hp4 cyl
Torque280 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSeven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.55 s for the 320d Touring. At this point, the 220i Gran Coupe leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the 320d Touring. The gap is 0.45 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 28.17 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (229 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 320d Touring is capped at 229 km/h, the 220i Gran Coupe at 238 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 (8.24 kg/hp vs 8.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.82 seconds. The 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,55 s).

320d Touring G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).

320d Touring G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.

320d Touring G20: 229 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.