Over 0–100 km/h, 420d F32 wins (7,04 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420d F32 | 420d xDrive G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.48 s | 0.44 s · 420d F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.44 s | 0.33 s · 420d F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 28.37 s | 0.59 s · 420d F32 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 237 km/h | 3 km/h · 420d F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.45 kg/hp | 8.79 kg/hp | better ratio · 420d F32 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 420d F32 | 420d xDrive G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.37 s · tight gap | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.40 s · tight gap | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.80 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 10.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.13 s | 19.45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.30 s | 36.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 28.37 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 237 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 420d hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.48 s for the 420d xDrive. At this point, the 420d leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420d is doing 119 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420d xDrive. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420d crosses the line in 15.10 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 420d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 420d finishes in 27.77 s versus 28.37 s, with a 0.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 237 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 420d and the 420d xDrive are governed to 240 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 (8.45 kg/hp vs 8.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.38 seconds. The 0.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420d F32 wins (7,04 s vs 7,48 s).
420d F32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp. 420d xDrive G22: 190 hp, ratio 8,79 kg/hp.
420d F32: 240 km/h. 420d xDrive G22: 237 km/h.