Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,85 s vs 9,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 218d F22 | 116 F70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.85 s | 9.71 s | 0.86 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s | 16.88 s | 0.32 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.13 s | 31.31 s | 1.18 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 206 km/h | 4 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.63 kg/hp | 11.39 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218d F22 | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.11 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.45 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.26 s · tight gap | 6.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.85 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.29 s | 14.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23.20 s | 28.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 53.82 s | 76.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.56 s | 16.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.13 s | 31.31 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 206 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.85 s versus 9.71 s for the 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116 is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 116 is doing 106 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.56 s versus 16.88 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 30.12 s versus 31.31 s, with a 1.18 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 218d and the 116 are governed to 210 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.63 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 0.86 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, 218d F22 wins (8,85 s vs 9,71 s).
218d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,63 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
218d F22: 210 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.