Over 0–100 km/h, i5 M60 xDrive G60 wins (3,74 s vs 7,18 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.
| i5 M60 xDrive G60 | 220i F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,74 s−3,44 s | 7,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,00 s−3,26 s | 15,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,09 s−6,00 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+4 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,46 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,64 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i5 M60 xDrive G60 | 220i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,01 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 2,50 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,77 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,74 s | 7,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,97 s | 10,00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,66 s | 18,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,11 s | 37,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,00 s | 15,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,09 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 517 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 305 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.74 s versus 7.18 s for the Bmw 220i. The instant torque of 795 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive leads by 3.44 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive is doing 152 km/h against 119 km/h for the Bmw 220i. The gap is 2.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive crosses the line in 12.00 s versus 15.25 s. The 3.25 s gap represents roughly 125 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive finishes in 22.08 s versus 28.09 s, with a 6.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw i5 M60 xDrive and the Bmw 220i are governed to 230 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.
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 11.86 seconds. The 3.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 M60 xDrive G60 wins (3,74 s vs 7,18 s).
i5 M60 xDrive G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 M60 xDrive G60: 517 hp, ratio 4,46 kg/hp. 220i F22: 184 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
i5 M60 xDrive G60: 230 km/h. 220i F22: 226 km/h.