Over 0–100 km/h, 216d Steptronic F44 wins (10,97 s vs 11,26 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 216d F44 | 216d Steptronic F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.26 s | 10.97 s | 0.29 s · 216d Steptronic F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 18.08 s | 17.48 s | 0.60 s · 216d Steptronic F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.75 s | 32.78 s | 0.03 s · 216d F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 195 km/h | 187 km/h | 8 km/h · 216d F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.28 kg/hp | 12.33 kg/hp | better ratio · 216d F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216d F44 | 216d Steptronic F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.52 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.24 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.88 s | 7.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.26 s | 10.97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 15.81 s | 16.36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 31.35 s | 36.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18.08 s | 17.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.75 s · tight gap | 32.78 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 187 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 | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the 216d Steptronic hits 100 km/h in 10.97 s versus 11.26 s for the 216d. At this point, the 216d Steptronic leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 216d Steptronic is doing 101 km/h against 103 km/h for the 216d. The gap is 0.80 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216d Steptronic crosses the line in 17.48 s versus 18.08 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 216d Steptronic maxes out at 187 km/h while the 216d keeps accelerating towards 195 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.39 s.
Around 966 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 216d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 8 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 216d finishes in 32.74 s versus 32.78 s. The 0.04 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 216d and the 216d Steptronic are governed to 195 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (12.28 kg/hp vs 12.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.84 seconds. The 0.29 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, 216d Steptronic F44 wins (10,97 s vs 11,26 s).
216d F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11,26 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216d F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,28 kg/hp. 216d Steptronic F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
216d F44: 195 km/h. 216d Steptronic F44: 187 km/h.