Over 0–100 km/h, 216i F44 wins (11,08 s vs 12,34 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 216i F44 | Dolphin Active 70kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.08 s | 12.34 s | 1.26 s · 216i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s | 18.85 s | 1.07 s · 216i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.83 s | 34.35 s | 1.52 s · 216i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 189 km/h | 150 km/h | 39 km/h · 216i F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.52 kg/hp | 14.79 kg/hp | better ratio · 216i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216i F44 | Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.03 s | 2.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.59 s | 4.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.39 s | 8.61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.08 s | 12.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 16.11 s | 17.62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 34.47 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s | 18.85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.83 s | 34.35 s |
| Top speed | 189 km/h | 150 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 95 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the 216i hits 100 km/h in 11.08 s versus 12.34 s for the Dolphin Active 70kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 109 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 216i leads by 1.26 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 216i is doing 102 km/h against 101 km/h for the Dolphin Active 70kW. The gap is 0.99 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216i crosses the line in 17.78 s versus 18.84 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 216i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 140 km/h versus 136 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 216i finishes in 32.82 s versus 34.35 s, with a 1.53 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216i is capped at 190 km/h, the Dolphin Active 70kW at 150 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 21.36 seconds. The 1.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 216i F44 wins (11,08 s vs 12,34 s).
216i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216i F44: 109 hp, ratio 12,52 kg/hp. Dolphin Active 70kW: 95 hp, ratio 14,79 kg/hp.
216i F44: 189 km/h. Dolphin Active 70kW: 150 km/h.