Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,27 s vs 9,34 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 128ti F40 | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.27 s | 9.34 s | 3.07 s · 128ti F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.44 s | 16.79 s | 2.35 s · 128ti F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 30.47 s | 4.60 s · 128ti F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 207 km/h | 43 km/h · 128ti F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.45 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 128ti F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 128ti F40 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.81 s | 2.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.01 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.27 s | 9.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.20 s | 12.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.63 s | 24.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.97 s | 49.95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.44 s | 16.79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 30.47 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 207 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 | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.27 s versus 9.34 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the 128ti leads by 3.07 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 128ti is doing 132 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 1.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 128ti crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 16.78 s. The 2.35 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 128ti continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 128ti finishes in 25.86 s versus 30.47 s, with a 4.60 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 128ti is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 218i Convertible at 207 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 3.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,27 s vs 9,34 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,27 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.