Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 7,04 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.
| Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | 420d G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s−0,39 s | 7,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,35 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s−1,07 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 240 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,45 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 | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | 420d G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,74 s | 4,80 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,67 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,01 s | 18,13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,89 s | 33,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 7.04 s for the Bmw 420d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 420d is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the Bmw 420d. The gap is 0.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 15.10 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 finishes in 26.71 s versus 27.77 s, with a 1.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is capped at 233 km/h, the Bmw 420d at 240 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 (5.64 kg/hp vs 8.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 wins (6,65 s vs 7,04 s).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 220 hp, ratio 5,64 kg/hp. 420d G22: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220: 231 km/h. 420d G22: 240 km/h.