Sur 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 gagne (10,43 s vs 11,26 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 216d F44 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11,26 s | 10,43 s+0,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18,08 s | 17,36 s+0,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32,75 s | 32,13 s+0,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 195 km/h | 200 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12,28 kg/hp | 12,11 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 216d F44 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,52 s | 1,86 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,24 s | 3,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,88 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 11,26 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 15,81 s | 15,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 31,35 s | 31,28 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 124,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18,08 s | 17,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32,75 s | 32,13 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 200 km/h |
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 | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 116i hits 100 km/h in 10.43 s versus 11.26 s for the Bmw 216d. At this point, the Bmw 116i leads by 0.83 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 116i is doing 104 km/h against 103 km/h for the Bmw 216d. The gap is 0.73 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 116i crosses the line in 17.36 s versus 18.08 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 216d maxes out at 195 km/h while the Bmw 116i keeps accelerating towards 200 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.68 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 116i finishes in 32.13 s versus 32.74 s, with just 0.62 s to spare. The Bmw 216d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 216d is capped at 195 km/h, the Bmw 116i at 200 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 (12.28 kg/hp vs 12.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.65 seconds. The 0.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 gagne (10,43 s vs 11,26 s).
216d F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 11,26 secondes (simulation calibrée).
216d F44 : 116 hp, ratio 12,28 kg/hp. 116i F40 : 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
216d F44 : 195 km/h. 116i F40 : 200 km/h.