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Volvo S60 B4 vs BMW 220d F22: 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.

saloon · 2022 vs 2018 · Methodology
VolvoDiesel

S60 B4

197 hp · 420 Nm · 1,630 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDieselFaster

220d F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

AVolvo S60 B4

8.00 s

Gap0.71 sin favour of 220d
BBMW 220d F22

7.29 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS60 B4220d F22Gap
0–100 km/h8.00 s7.29 s0.71 s · 220d F22
400 m standing start15.82 s15.41 s0.41 s · 220d F22
1,000 m standing start28.88 s27.65 s1.23 s · 220d F22
Top speed (electronically limited)180 km/h230 km/h50 km/h · 220d F22
Power-to-weight ratio8.27 kg/hp7.53 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220d F22

Watch the race

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

VolvoDieselS60 B4
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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BMWDiesel220d F22
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageS60 B4220d F22
0–30 km/h1.65 s2.11 s
0–50 km/h2.85 s3.35 s
0–80 km/h5.57 s5.41 s
0–100 km/h8.00 s7.29 s
0–120 km/h11.04 s9.70 s
0–160 km/h20.16 s16.80 s
0–200 km/h-30.35 s
400 m standing start15.82 s15.41 s
1,000 m standing start28.88 s27.65 s
Top speed180 km/h230 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.

Volvo

S60 B4

8,27kg/hpcompensated by −200 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power197 hpPending
Torque420 Nm
Weight1 630 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox8-speed Geartronic
BMW

220d F22

7,53kg/hpratio better by 0,75 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 8.00 s for the S60 B4. Despite the faster sprint time, the S60 B4 is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 220d is doing 124 km/h against 115 km/h for the S60 B4. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.82 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 28.87 s, with a 1.22 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S60 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the 220d at 230 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 (8.27 kg/hp vs 7.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.00 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,29 s vs 8,00 s).

S60 B4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).

S60 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,27 kg/hp. 220d F22: 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp.

S60 B4: 180 km/h. 220d F22: 230 km/h.