Sur 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 gagne (3,32 s vs 7,66 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.
| M8 Competition Convertible F92 | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s−4,34 s | 7,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s−4,56 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s−8,11 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,34 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 | M8 Competition Convertible F92 | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,02 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,64 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,17 s | 10,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,67 s | 18,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,32 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible hits 100 km/h in 3.32 s versus 7.66 s for the Bmw 220d Convertible. At this point, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible leads by 4.34 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible is doing 168 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d Convertible. The gap is 3.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible crosses the line in 11.14 s versus 15.71 s. The 4.57 s gap represents roughly 174 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 234 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible finishes in 20.23 s versus 28.34 s, with a 8.11 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 220d Convertible at 225 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.24 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 4.34 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, M8 Competition Convertible F92 gagne (3,32 s vs 7,66 s).
M8 Competition Convertible F92 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,32 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M8 Competition Convertible F92 : 625 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22 : 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Convertible F92 : 250 km/h. 220d Convertible F22 : 225 km/h.