Over 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 wins (10,53 s vs 10,97 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 216d Steptronic F44 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.97 s | 10.53 s | 0.44 s · 116i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.48 s | 17.46 s | 0.02 s · 116i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.78 s | 32.17 s | 0.61 s · 116i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 187 km/h | 199 km/h | 12 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.33 kg/hp | 12.11 kg/hp | better ratio · 116i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216d Steptronic F44 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.02 s · tight gap | 7.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.97 s | 10.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 16.36 s | 15.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 36.58 s | 31.08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.48 s | 17.46 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.78 s | 32.17 s |
| Top speed | 187 km/h | 199 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 | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| 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 116i hits 100 km/h in 10.53 s versus 10.97 s for the 216d Steptronic. Despite the faster sprint time, the 216d Steptronic is 6 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 Steptronic is doing 101 km/h against 104 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 0.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116i crosses the line in 17.45 s versus 17.48 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 116i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 143 km/h versus 138 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116i finishes in 32.17 s versus 32.78 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (187 vs 199 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216d Steptronic is capped at 194 km/h, the 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 (12.33 kg/hp vs 12.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.84 seconds. The 0.44 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, 116i F40 wins (10,53 s vs 10,97 s).
216d Steptronic F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,97 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216d Steptronic F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
216d Steptronic F44: 187 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.