Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320e G20 | 218d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 8.35 s | 0.89 s · 320e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.18 s | 0.74 s · 320e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 29.46 s | 0.69 s · 320e G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 213 km/h | 2 km/h · 320e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.65 kg/hp | 9.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 320e G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320e G20 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 11.66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.97 s | 21.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46.63 s | 44.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 29.46 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 213 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 320e hits 100 km/h in 7.46 s versus 8.35 s for the 218d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 320e leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 114 km/h for the 218d. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320e crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 16.17 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 320e finishes in 28.77 s versus 29.45 s, with just 0.69 s to spare. The 218d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 320e is capped at 220 km/h, the 218d at 213 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 13.58 seconds. The 0.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 s vs 8,35 s).
320e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. 218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
320e G20: 215 km/h. 218d F22: 213 km/h.