Over 0–100 km/h, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 10,41 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 116 F70 | 216i Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.71 s | 10.41 s | 0.70 s · 116 F70 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.88 s | 17.51 s | 0.63 s · 116 F70 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.31 s | 31.92 s | 0.61 s · 116 F70 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 206 km/h | 206 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.39 kg/hp | 12.05 kg/hp | better ratio · 116 F70 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116 F70 | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.99 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.40 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.71 s | 10.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.10 s | 14.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 28.40 s | 28.87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 76.57 s | 74.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.88 s | 17.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.31 s | 31.92 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 206 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 116 hits 100 km/h in 9.71 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the 116 leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116 is doing 106 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.62 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116 crosses the line in 16.88 s versus 17.50 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 116 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 146 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116 finishes in 31.31 s versus 31.91 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (206 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 116 is capped at 210 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 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 (11.39 kg/hp vs 12.05 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 10,41 s).
116 F70 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
116 F70: 206 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.