Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Active Tourer F44 and 218i Convertible F44 are neck and neck (9,34 s vs 9,36 s, no significant gap).
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 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,36 s | 9,34 s+0,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,90 s | 16,79 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,73 s | 30,47 s+0,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 205 km/h | 207 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,04 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,62 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,58 s | 6,56 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,36 s | 9,34 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,00 s | 12,87 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 24,95 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 66,97 s | 49,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,90 s | 16,79 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,73 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 207 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 | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.34 s versus 9.36 s for the Bmw 218i Active Tourer. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible is doing 110 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i Convertible crosses the line in 16.78 s versus 16.89 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i Convertible finishes in 30.47 s versus 30.73 s, with a 0.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (205 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 218i Active Tourer and the Bmw 218i Convertible are governed to 205 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.07 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.28 seconds. The 0.02 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 and 218i Convertible F44 are neck and neck (9,34 s vs 9,36 s, no significant gap).
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. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.