Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 10,41 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 | 216i Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 10.41 s | 2.06 s · 218d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.18 s | 17.51 s | 1.33 s · 218d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.46 s | 31.92 s | 2.46 s · 218d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h | 206 km/h | 7 km/h · 218d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.47 kg/hp | 12.05 kg/hp | better ratio · 218d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218d F22 | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.90 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.94 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.35 s | 10.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.66 s | 14.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.48 s | 28.87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 44.86 s | 74.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.18 s | 17.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.46 s | 31.92 s |
| Top speed | 213 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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| 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 |
Off the line, the 218d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the 218d leads by 2.06 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218d is doing 114 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218d crosses the line in 16.17 s versus 17.50 s. The 1.33 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 218d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218d finishes in 29.45 s versus 31.91 s, with a 2.46 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218d is capped at 213 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 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 (9.47 kg/hp vs 12.05 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 2.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218d F22 wins (8,35 s vs 10,41 s).
218d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d F22: 150 hp, ratio 9,47 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
218d F22: 213 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.