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BMW 218d Gran Tourer F44 vs BMW 216d Gran Tourer F44: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

MPV · 2020 vs 2021 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

218d Gran Tourer F44

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,525 kg · 2020

VS
BMWDiesel

216d Gran Tourer F44

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,490 kg · 2021

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

218d Gran Tourer F44

10,17kg/hpratio better by 2,68 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 525 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)
BMW

216d Gran Tourer F44

12,84kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 490 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual

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Frequently asked questions

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218d Gran Tourer F44: 150 hp, ratio 10,17 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,84 kg/hp.

218d Gran Tourer F44: 207 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.