Over 0–100 km/h, GT86 and 220d Convertible F22 are neck and neck (7,66 s vs 7,75 s, no significant gap).
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.
| GT86 | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s | 7,66 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,70 s−0,01 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s−0,31 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 225 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,34 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 | GT86 | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,23 s | 2,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,93 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s | 7,66 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,99 s | 10,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,76 s | 18,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,32 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,70 s | 15,71 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 213 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 7.75 s for the GT86. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d Convertible is doing 120 km/h against 125 km/h for the GT86. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the GT86 crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the GT86 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GT86 finishes in 28.02 s versus 28.34 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 220d 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 (6.07 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 0.09 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, GT86 and 220d Convertible F22 are neck and neck (7,66 s vs 7,75 s, no significant gap).
GT86 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
GT86: 200 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
GT86: 223 km/h. 220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h.