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  • SpecsG9 · 216d

Xpeng G9 vs BMW 216d Gran Coupe F44: 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.

large SUV · 2022 vs 2020 · Methodology
XpengBEVFaster

G9

308 hp · 430 Nm · 2,210 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDiesel

216d Gran Coupe F44

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

AXpeng G9

8.51 s

Gap1.62 sin favour of G9
BBMW 216d Gran Coupe F44

10.13 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG9216d Gran Coupe F44Gap
0–100 km/h8.51 s10.13 s1.62 s · G9
400 m standing start16.32 s17.26 s0.94 s · G9
1,000 m standing start28.71 s31.74 s3.03 s · G9
Top speed (electronically limited)200 km/h200 km/hSame
Power-to-weight ratio7.18 kg/hp12.33 kg/hpbetter ratio · G9

Watch the race

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

XpengBEVG9
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWDiesel216d Gran Coupe F44
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageG9216d Gran Coupe F44
0–30 km/h2.41 s1.99 s
0–50 km/h4.03 s3.40 s
0–80 km/h6.49 s6.81 s
0–100 km/h8.51 s10.13 s
0–120 km/h11.09 s14.53 s
0–160 km/h18.51 s29.18 s
0–200 km/h31.05 s93.28 s
400 m standing start16.32 s17.26 s
1,000 m standing start28.71 s31.74 s
Top speed200 km/h200 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.

Xpeng

G9

7,18kg/hpratio better by 5,15 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power308 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque430 Nm
Weight2 210 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

216d Gran Coupe F44

12,33kg/hpcompensated by −780 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSeven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the G9 hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 10.13 s for the 216d Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 216d Gran Coupe is 4 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 G9 is doing 120 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the G9 crosses the line in 16.32 s versus 17.26 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the G9 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G9 finishes in 28.71 s versus 31.73 s, with a 3.02 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the G9 and the 216d Gran Coupe are governed to 200 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.28 seconds. The 1.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, G9 wins (8,51 s vs 10,13 s).

G9 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).

G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.

G9: 200 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.