Over 0–100 km/h, 420d G22 and 220i Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (7,04 s vs 7,04 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420d G22 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.04 s | Same |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 15.12 s | 0.01 s · 420d G22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 27.43 s | 0.35 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 238 km/h | 2 km/h · 420d G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.45 kg/hp | 8.03 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 420d G22 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.37 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.80 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.04 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 9.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.13 s | 16.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.30 s | 29.73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s · tight gap | 15.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.78 s | 27.43 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 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 | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 420d hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.04 s for the 220i Gran Coupe. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 420d is doing 119 km/h against 122 km/h for the 220i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420d crosses the line in 15.10 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 238 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 238 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 27.77 s. The 0.35 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 420d and the 220i Gran Coupe 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 8.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 0.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420d G22 and 220i Gran Coupe F44 are neck and neck (7,04 s vs 7,04 s, no significant gap).
420d G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420d G22: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
420d G22: 240 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.