Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 9,71 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 218i Active Tourer F44 | 116 F70 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,36 s−0,35 s | 9,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,90 s | 16,88 s+0,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,73 s−0,58 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 206 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,39 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 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 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,73 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 206 km/h |
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 Bmw 218i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 9.71 s for the Bmw 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 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 Bmw 116 is doing 106 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 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 Bmw 218i Active Tourer finishes in 30.73 s versus 31.31 s. The 0.58 s delta in favour of the Bmw 218i Active Tourer shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 218i Active Tourer is capped at 205 km/h, the Bmw 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.
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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.