Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 9,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
9.36 s
| Measure | 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.65 s | 9.36 s | 0.29 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 16.90 s | 0.18 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.13 s | 30.73 s | 0.40 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 205 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.30 kg/hp | 10.07 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 | 218i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.22 s | 2.17 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.62 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.70 s | 6.58 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.65 s | 9.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.54 s | 13.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.32 s | 24.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 72.38 s | 66.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 16.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.13 s | 30.73 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 205 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 | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the 218i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 9.65 s for the 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer. At this point, the 218i Active Tourer leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i Active Tourer is doing 110 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218i Active Tourer crosses the line in 16.89 s versus 17.08 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 218i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 152 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Active Tourer finishes in 30.73 s versus 31.12 s, with a 0.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (205 vs 205 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer and the 218i Active Tourer are governed to 207 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 (10.30 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.98 seconds. The 0.29 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, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 9,65 s).
218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44: 150 hp, ratio 10,30 kg/hp. 218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44: 205 km/h. 218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h.