Over 0–100 km/h, 216d Steptronic F44 wins (10,97 s vs 11,45 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 | 216i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.97 s | 11.45 s | 0.48 s · 216d Steptronic F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.48 s | 18.27 s | 0.79 s · 216d Steptronic F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.78 s | 33.03 s | 0.25 s · 216d Steptronic F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 187 km/h | 190 km/h | 3 km/h · 216i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.33 kg/hp | 12.39 kg/hp | better ratio · 216d Steptronic F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216d Steptronic F44 | 216i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 2.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 4.47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.02 s | 8.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.97 s | 11.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 16.36 s | 16.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 36.58 s | 32.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.48 s | 18.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.78 s | 33.03 s |
| Top speed | 187 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 | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 216d Steptronic hits 100 km/h in 10.97 s versus 11.45 s for the 216i. At this point, the 216d Steptronic leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 216d Steptronic is doing 101 km/h against 103 km/h for the 216i. The gap is 0.98 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 18.27 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 216d Steptronic finishes in 32.78 s versus 33.03 s, with just 0.25 s to spare. The 216i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216d Steptronic is capped at 194 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 (12.33 kg/hp vs 12.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.84 seconds. The 0.48 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 11,45 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. 216i F22: 109 hp, ratio 12,39 kg/hp.
216d Steptronic F44: 187 km/h. 216i F22: 190 km/h.