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Home›Duel›Xpeng X9 vs BMW 218i

Performance comparison

Xpeng X9 vs BMW 218i Gran Tourer 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.

XpengBEVFaster

X9

543 hp · 717 Nm · 2,630 kg · 2024

VS
BMWPetrol

218i Gran Tourer F44

136 hp · 220 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

X9218i Gran Tourer F44
0–100 km/h3,88 s−5,64 s9,52 s
400 m standing start11,34 s−5,62 s16,96 s
1,000 m standing start22,14 s−8,81 s30,95 s
Top speed (electronically limited)200 km/h205 km/h−5 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio4,84 kg/hpbetter ratio10,51 kg/hp

Watch the race

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

XpengBEVX9
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrol218i Gran Tourer 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. Winner in green.

PalierX9218i Gran Tourer F44
0–30 km/h1,15 s2,08 s
0–50 km/h1,92 s3,49 s
0–80 km/h3,09 s6,62 s
0–100 km/h3,88 s9,52 s
0–120 km/h4,68 s13,39 s
0–160 km/h6,72 s25,85 s
0–200 km/h9,78 s69,17 s
400 m standing start11,34 s16,96 s
1,000 m standing start22,14 s30,95 s
Top speed200 km/h205 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Xpeng

X9

4,84kg/hpratio better by 5,67 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power543 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD MPV
Torque717 Nm
Weight2 630 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

218i Gran Tourer F44

10,51kg/hpcompensated by −1 200 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power136 hp3 cyl
Torque220 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain218i Gran Tourer
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the X9 hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 9.52 s for the Bmw 218i Gran Tourer. The instant torque of 717 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the X9 leads by 5.64 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the X9 is doing 173 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 218i Gran Tourer. The gap is 3.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the X9 crosses the line in 11.34 s versus 16.96 s. The 5.62 s gap represents roughly 192 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the X9 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X9 finishes in 22.13 s versus 30.95 s, with a 8.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 205 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X9 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 218i Gran Tourer at 205 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.

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 15.75 seconds. The 5.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of X9
Bmw 225i xDrive Active TourerBmw 225xe Active TourerBmw 223i xDrive Active Tourer
Instead of 218i Gran Tourer F44
Bmw 216d Gran TourerBmw 216d Gran TourerBmw 216d Gran Tourer

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, X9 gagne (3,88 s vs 9,52 s).

X9 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,88 secondes (simulation calibrée).

X9 : 543 hp, ratio 4,84 kg/hp. 218i Gran Tourer F44 : 136 hp, ratio 10,51 kg/hp.

X9 : 200 km/h. 218i Gran Tourer F44 : 205 km/h.