Over 0–100 km/h, 216i Active Tourer F44 wins (11,42 s vs 11,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
11.64 s
11.42 s
| Measure | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | 216i Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.64 s | 11.42 s | 0.22 s · 216i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 18.20 s | 18.18 s | 0.02 s · 216i Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 33.19 s | 33.07 s | 0.12 s · 216i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 192 km/h | 190 km/h | 2 km/h · 216d Gran Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.80 kg/hp | 12.52 kg/hp | better ratio · 216i Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | 216i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.36 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.10 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.99 s | 7.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.64 s | 11.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 16.57 s | 16.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 34.06 s | 33.37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18.20 s | 18.18 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 33.19 s | 33.07 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 192 km/h | 190 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 | 1 485 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 Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 11.42 s versus 11.64 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. Despite the faster sprint time, the 216d Gran Tourer is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 216d Gran Tourer is doing 101 km/h against 102 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216i Active Tourer crosses the line in 18.18 s versus 18.19 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 216i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 141 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 216i Active Tourer finishes in 33.07 s versus 33.18 s, with a 0.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (192 vs 190 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 216d Gran Tourer and the 216i Active Tourer are governed to 192 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 (12.80 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 19.69 seconds. The 0.22 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, 216i Active Tourer F44 wins (11,42 s vs 11,64 s).
216d Gran Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,80 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer F44: 109 hp, ratio 12,52 kg/hp.
216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h. 216i Active Tourer F44: 190 km/h.