Over 0–100 km/h, 216i Active Tourer G42 and 116d F40 are neck and neck (10,38 s vs 10,41 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 216i Active Tourer G42 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.41 s | 10.38 s | 0.03 s · 116d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.51 s | 17.63 s | 0.12 s · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.92 s | 31.80 s | 0.12 s · 116d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 206 km/h | 200 km/h | 6 km/h · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.05 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 116d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216i Active Tourer G42 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.21 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.14 s | 7.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.41 s | 10.38 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.77 s | 14.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 28.87 s | 27.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 74.52 s | 74.22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.51 s · tight gap | 17.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.92 s | 31.80 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 200 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 | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 116d hits 100 km/h in 10.38 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 216i Active Tourer is doing 105 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216i Active Tourer crosses the line in 17.50 s versus 17.62 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 116d maxes out at 200 km/h while the 216i Active Tourer keeps accelerating towards 206 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 665 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 116d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 116d finishes in 31.80 s versus 31.91 s. The 0.12 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216i Active Tourer is capped at 206 km/h, the 116d 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 (12.05 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 216i Active Tourer G42 and 116d F40 are neck and neck (10,38 s vs 10,41 s, no significant gap).
216i Active Tourer G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.