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Ferrari SF90 Stradale vs BMW 218d Gran Coupe F44: 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.

sports car · 2021 vs 2021 · Methodology
FerrariPHEVFaster

SF90 Stradale

999 hp · 800 Nm · 1,570 kg · 2021

VS
BMWDiesel

218d Gran Coupe F44

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,425 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AFerrari SF90 Stradale

2.54 s

Gap6.12 sin favour of SF90 Stradale
BBMW 218d Gran Coupe F44

8.65 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureSF90 Stradale218d Gran Coupe F44Gap
0–100 km/h2.54 s8.65 s6.12 s · SF90 Stradale
400 m standing start9.75 s16.44 s6.69 s · SF90 Stradale
1,000 m standing start17.54 s29.58 s12.04 s · SF90 Stradale
Top speed (electronically limited)380 km/h222 km/h158 km/h · SF90 Stradale
Power-to-weight ratio1.57 kg/hp9.50 kg/hpbetter ratio · SF90 Stradale

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

FerrariPHEVSF90 Stradale
Speed
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BMWDiesel218d Gran Coupe F44
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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400 m
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageSF90 Stradale218d Gran Coupe F44
0–30 km/h0.75 s2.21 s
0–50 km/h1.25 s3.61 s
0–80 km/h2.01 s6.25 s
0–100 km/h2.54 s8.65 s
0–120 km/h3.17 s11.79 s
0–160 km/h4.78 s21.21 s
0–200 km/h6.92 s40.87 s
400 m standing start9.75 s16.44 s
1,000 m standing start17.54 s29.58 s
Top speed380 km/h222 km/h

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.

Ferrari

SF90 Stradale

1,57kg/hpratio better by 7,93 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power999 hpPending
Torque800 Nm
Weight1 570 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed dual-clutch
BMW

218d Gran Coupe F44

9,50kg/hpcompensated by −145 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 425 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the SF90 Stradale hits 100 km/h in 2.54 s versus 8.65 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 800 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the SF90 Stradale leads by 6.12 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the SF90 Stradale is doing 193 km/h against 115 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 4.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the SF90 Stradale crosses the line in 9.75 s versus 16.43 s. The 6.68 s gap represents roughly 235 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the SF90 Stradale continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 268 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SF90 Stradale finishes in 17.54 s versus 29.58 s, with a 12.04 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 222 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe 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 13.67 seconds. The 6.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, SF90 Stradale wins (2,54 s vs 8,65 s).

SF90 Stradale goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).

SF90 Stradale: 999 hp, ratio 1,57 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.

SF90 Stradale: 380 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.