Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 9 E-Tense 250 | 220i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.48 s | 0.88 s · 220i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.53 s | 0.69 s · 220i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.74 s | 0.83 s · 220i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 229 km/h | 6 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 7.32 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | 220i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 16.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 30.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.74 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 229 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the 220i hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 192 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 220i leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i is doing 124 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i crosses the line in 15.53 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 28.57 s, with a 0.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 229 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 229 km/h, the 220i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 12.32 seconds. The 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 8,36 s).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. 220i F22: 229 km/h.