Over 0–100 km/h, 320d xDrive G20 wins (6,97 s vs 11,26 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320d xDrive G20 | 216d F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.97 s | 11.26 s | 4.29 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.09 s | 18.08 s | 2.99 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.84 s | 32.75 s | 4.91 s · 320d xDrive G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 195 km/h | 37 km/h · 320d xDrive G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.11 kg/hp | 12.28 kg/hp | better ratio · 320d xDrive G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320d xDrive G20 | 216d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 7.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.97 s | 11.26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.84 s | 15.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.31 s | 31.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.62 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.09 s | 18.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.84 s | 32.75 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 195 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 320d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.97 s versus 11.26 s for the 216d. At this point, the 320d xDrive leads by 4.29 s and sits roughly 39 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 103 km/h for the 216d. The gap is 2.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d xDrive crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 18.08 s. The 2.99 s gap represents roughly 102 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 320d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d xDrive finishes in 27.84 s versus 32.74 s, with a 4.91 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 320d xDrive is capped at 233 km/h, the 216d at 195 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 (8.11 kg/hp vs 12.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.65 seconds. The 4.29 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320d xDrive G20 wins (6,97 s vs 11,26 s).
320d xDrive G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,97 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320d xDrive G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp. 216d F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,28 kg/hp.
320d xDrive G20: 232 km/h. 216d F44: 195 km/h.