Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,44 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 420i F32 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 7,04 s+0,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,38 s | 15,12 s+0,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,23 s | 27,43 s+0,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hp | 8,03 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 420i F32 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,53 s | 2,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,09 s | 4,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,39 s | 9,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,05 s | 16,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,17 s | 29,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,38 s | 15,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,23 s | 27,43 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 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 Bmw 220i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.44 s for the Bmw 420i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 420i is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 117 km/h for the Bmw 420i. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.38 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 28.23 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (238 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 420i and the Bmw 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 (8.29 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 12.15 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,44 s).
420i F32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
420i F32: 238 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.