Over 0–100 km/h, 216i Active Tourer G42 wins (10,41 s vs 11,62 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
10.41 s
11.62 s
| Measure | 216i Active Tourer G42 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.41 s | 11.62 s | 1.21 s · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.51 s | 18.15 s | 0.64 s · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.92 s | 33.18 s | 1.26 s · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 206 km/h | 192 km/h | 14 km/h · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.05 kg/hp | 12.84 kg/hp | better ratio · 216i Active Tourer G42 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 216i Active Tourer G42 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.21 s · tight gap | 2.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.14 s | 7.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.41 s | 11.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.77 s | 16.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 28.87 s | 34.31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 74.52 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.51 s | 18.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.92 s | 33.18 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 192 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 | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 216i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 10.41 s versus 11.62 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 216i Active Tourer leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 216i Active Tourer is doing 105 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 216i Active Tourer crosses the line in 17.50 s versus 18.15 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 216i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 146 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 216i Active Tourer finishes in 31.91 s versus 33.18 s, with a 1.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (206 vs 192 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 216i Active Tourer is capped at 206 km/h, the 216d Gran Tourer at 192 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 12.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.76 seconds. The 1.21 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, 216i Active Tourer G42 wins (10,41 s vs 11,62 s).
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. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,84 kg/hp.
216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.