Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 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 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | 116 F70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 9.71 s | 0.35 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 16.88 s | 0.02 s · 116 F70 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 31.31 s | 0.58 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 206 km/h | 1 km/h · 116 F70 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.07 kg/hp | 11.39 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218i Active Tourer F44 | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.17 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.62 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.58 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.00 s | 14.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.95 s | 28.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 66.97 s | 76.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 16.88 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 31.31 s |
| Top speed | 205 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 | 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) |
| 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 218i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 9.71 s for the 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116 is 10 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 110 km/h for the 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116 crosses the line in 16.88 s versus 16.89 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 205 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 205 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the 218i Active Tourer finishes in 30.73 s versus 31.31 s. The 0.58 s delta in favour of the 218i Active Tourer shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218i Active Tourer is capped at 205 km/h, the 116 at 210 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 (10.07 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 0.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 9,71 s).
218i Active Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.