Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Spyder gagne (4,26 s vs 8,14 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.
| 718 Spyder | 420i Convertible G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s−3,88 s | 8,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,05 s−3,92 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,49 s−7,48 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 310 km/h+74 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,46 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,18 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 | 718 Spyder | 420i Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,86 s | 3,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 5,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s | 8,14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,27 s | 11,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,30 s | 20,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,43 s | 36,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,05 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,49 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed | 310 km/h | 236 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 454 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 420i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.27 s versus 8.14 s for the Bmw 420i Convertible. At this point, the 718 Spyder leads by 3.88 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Spyder is doing 156 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 420i Convertible. The gap is 2.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Spyder crosses the line in 12.04 s versus 15.96 s. The 3.92 s gap represents roughly 146 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Spyder finishes in 21.49 s versus 28.97 s, with a 7.48 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the Bmw 420i Convertible 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.46 kg/hp vs 9.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.10 seconds. The 3.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Spyder gagne (4,26 s vs 8,14 s).
718 Spyder passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,26 secondes (simulation calibrée).
718 Spyder : 420 hp, ratio 3,46 kg/hp. 420i Convertible G22 : 184 hp, ratio 9,18 kg/hp.
718 Spyder : 310 km/h. 420i Convertible G22 : 236 km/h.