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DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs BMW 218d Convertible F22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2021 vs 2018 · Methodology
DSPHEV

4 E-Tense 300 4WD

305 hp · 520 Nm · 1,780 kg · 2021

VS
BMWDiesel

218d Convertible F22

150 hp · 320 Nm · 1,565 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

DS

4 E-Tense 300 4WD

5,84kg/hpratio better by 4,60 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power305 hpPending
Torque520 Nm
Weight1 780 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (4WD)
Gearbox8-speed automatic
BMW

218d Convertible F22

10,43kg/hpcompensated by −215 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 565 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

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4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 305 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. 218d Convertible F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.

4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 240 km/h. 218d Convertible F22: 208 km/h.