Over 0–100 km/h, IS 300 AWD wins (7,70 s vs 9,57 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | IS 300 AWD | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 9.57 s | 1.87 s · IS 300 AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.66 s | 17.02 s | 1.36 s · IS 300 AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.75 s | 30.99 s | 3.24 s · IS 300 AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 207 km/h | 3 km/h · IS 300 AWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.08 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · IS 300 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | IS 300 AWD | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.13 s · tight gap | 2.15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.60 s | 3.59 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.70 s | 9.57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.18 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.98 s | 25.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.19 s | 57.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.66 s | 17.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.75 s | 30.99 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 207 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 735 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the IS 300 AWD hits 100 km/h in 7.70 s versus 9.57 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the IS 300 AWD leads by 1.87 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the IS 300 AWD is doing 122 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the IS 300 AWD crosses the line in 15.66 s versus 17.01 s. The 1.36 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the IS 300 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the IS 300 AWD finishes in 27.75 s versus 30.99 s, with a 3.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the IS 300 AWD is capped at 210 km/h, the 218i Convertible at 207 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 (7.08 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.88 seconds. The 1.87 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, IS 300 AWD wins (7,70 s vs 9,57 s).
IS 300 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,70 seconds (calibrated simulation).
IS 300 AWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,08 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
IS 300 AWD: 210 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.