Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 wins (9,36 s vs 11,62 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
11.62 s
| Measure | 218i Active Tourer F44 | 216i Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 11.62 s | 2.26 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 18.08 s | 1.18 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 33.35 s | 2.62 s · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 187 km/h | 18 km/h · 218i Active Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.07 kg/hp | 13.07 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 | 216i Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.17 s | 2.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.62 s · tight gap | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.58 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.36 s | 11.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.00 s | 16.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.95 s | 36.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 66.97 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.90 s | 18.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.73 s | 33.35 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 187 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 218i Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 11.62 s for the 216i Gran Tourer. At this point, the 218i Active Tourer leads by 2.26 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i Active Tourer is doing 110 km/h against 100 km/h for the 216i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.59 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 18.08 s. The 1.19 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 218i Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 152 km/h versus 138 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Active Tourer finishes in 30.73 s versus 33.35 s, with a 2.62 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218i Active Tourer is capped at 205 km/h, the 216i Gran Tourer at 188 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 13.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 20.36 seconds. The 2.26 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 11,62 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. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 109 hp, ratio 13,07 kg/hp.
218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 187 km/h.