Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 10,38 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 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 10.38 s | 1.02 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 17.63 s | 0.73 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 31.80 s | 1.07 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 200 km/h | 5 km/h · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.07 kg/hp | 11.85 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 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.17 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.62 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.58 s | 7.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.00 s | 14.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.95 s | 27.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 66.97 s | 74.22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 17.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 31.80 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 200 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 | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 218i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the 218i Active Tourer leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i Active Tourer is doing 110 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.56 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 17.62 s. The 0.73 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 218i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 152 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Active Tourer finishes in 30.73 s versus 31.80 s, with a 1.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (205 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218i Active Tourer is capped at 205 km/h, the 116d at 200 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 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.91 seconds. The 1.02 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 10,38 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. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.