Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F22 wins (9,44 s vs 11,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 218i F22 | 216d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 11.23 s | 1.79 s · 218i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.00 s | 18.21 s | 1.21 s · 218i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.74 s | 32.65 s | 1.91 s · 218i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 195 km/h | 10 km/h · 218i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.68 kg/hp | 12.24 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218i F22 | 216d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.85 s | 4.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.75 s | 8.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 11.23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.97 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.54 s | 29.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 66.35 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.00 s | 18.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.74 s | 32.65 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 195 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 | 140 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the 218i hits 100 km/h in 9.44 s versus 11.23 s for the 216d. At this point, the 218i leads by 1.79 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i is doing 111 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218i crosses the line in 16.99 s versus 18.21 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 218i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 153 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i finishes in 30.73 s versus 32.65 s, with a 1.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (205 vs 195 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218i is capped at 205 km/h, the 216d at 195 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 (9.68 kg/hp vs 12.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.17 seconds. The 1.79 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 F22 wins (9,44 s vs 11,23 s).
218i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218i F22: 140 hp, ratio 9,68 kg/hp. 216d F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,24 kg/hp.
218i F22: 205 km/h. 216d F22: 195 km/h.