Sur 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD gagne (6,58 s vs 7,61 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.
| S90 B5 AWD | 220d F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s−1,03 s | 7,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,91 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s−1,11 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 235 km/h−55 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,92 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 | S90 B5 AWD | 220d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,70 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,64 s | 5,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s | 7,61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,89 s | 10,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,63 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 33,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220d | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S90 B5 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 7.61 s for the Bmw 220d. At this point, the S90 B5 AWD leads by 1.03 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S90 B5 AWD is doing 125 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S90 B5 AWD crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.92 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S90 B5 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S90 B5 AWD finishes in 27.11 s versus 28.21 s, with a 1.11 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the Bmw 220d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S90 B5 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 220d at 235 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 (7.18 kg/hp vs 7.92 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.91 seconds. The 1.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD gagne (6,58 s vs 7,61 s).
S90 B5 AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S90 B5 AWD : 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 220d F44 : 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
S90 B5 AWD : 180 km/h. 220d F44 : 235 km/h.