Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 8,35 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 xDrive40 G60 | 218d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s−3,05 s | 8,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s−2,59 s | 16,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s−4,88 s | 29,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+2 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,47 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 xDrive40 G60 | 218d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 3,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 5,94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 11,66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 21,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 44,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 16,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 29,46 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 8.35 s for the Bmw 218d. The instant torque of 590 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 leads by 3.05 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 is doing 137 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 218d. The gap is 1.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 16.17 s. The 2.58 s gap represents roughly 98 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 29.45 s, with a 4.88 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw i5 xDrive40 and the Bmw 218d are governed to 215 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 13.58 seconds. The 3.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 8,35 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,30 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. 218d F22 : 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 215 km/h. 218d F22 : 213 km/h.