Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,04 s vs 7,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420i G22 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 7.04 s | 0.40 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.38 s | 15.12 s | 0.26 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.23 s | 27.43 s | 0.80 s · 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 238 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.29 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 | 420i G22 | 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 s · tight 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 |
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 | 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 220i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.04 s versus 7.44 s for the 420i. Despite the faster sprint time, the 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 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420i. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 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 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 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 420i 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 (8.29 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 G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420i G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
420i G22: 238 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.