Over 0–100 km/h, 216i F44 wins (11,08 s vs 11,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 216d F22 | 216i F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.23 s | 11.08 s | 0.15 s · 216i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 18.21 s | 17.78 s | 0.43 s · 216i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.65 s | 32.83 s | 0.18 s · 216d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 195 km/h | 189 km/h | 6 km/h · 216d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.24 kg/hp | 12.52 kg/hp | better ratio · 216d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216d F22 | 216i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.82 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.62 s | 3.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 8.06 s | 7.39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.23 s | 11.08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 15.50 s | 16.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 29.86 s | 34.47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18.21 s | 17.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.65 s | 32.83 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 189 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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 216i hits 100 km/h in 11.08 s versus 11.23 s for the 216d. At this point, the 216i leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 216i is doing 102 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d. The gap is 0.64 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216i crosses the line in 17.78 s versus 18.21 s. The 0.43 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 216i maxes out at 189 km/h while the 216d keeps accelerating towards 195 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
Around 821 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 216d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 216d finishes in 32.65 s versus 32.82 s. The 0.18 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216d is capped at 195 km/h, the 216i at 190 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 (12.24 kg/hp vs 12.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.32 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 216i F44 wins (11,08 s vs 11,23 s).
216d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216d F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,24 kg/hp. 216i F44: 109 hp, ratio 12,52 kg/hp.
216d F22: 195 km/h. 216i F44: 189 km/h.