Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Convertible F22 wins (9,45 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.
9.45 s
11.62 s
| Measure | 218i Convertible F22 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.45 s | 11.62 s | 2.17 s · 218i Convertible F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.81 s | 18.15 s | 1.34 s · 218i Convertible F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.02 s | 33.18 s | 2.16 s · 218i Convertible F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 207 km/h | 192 km/h | 15 km/h · 218i Convertible F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.03 kg/hp | 12.84 kg/hp | better ratio · 218i Convertible F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 218i Convertible F22 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.05 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.46 s | 7.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.45 s | 11.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.93 s | 16.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.12 s | 34.31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 61.53 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.81 s | 18.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.02 s | 33.18 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 192 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 | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 218i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.45 s versus 11.62 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 218i Convertible leads by 2.17 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i Convertible is doing 107 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218i Convertible crosses the line in 16.81 s versus 18.15 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 218i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Convertible finishes in 31.02 s versus 33.18 s, with a 2.16 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 218i Convertible is capped at 207 km/h, the 216d Gran Tourer at 192 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 (11.03 kg/hp vs 12.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.76 seconds. The 2.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Convertible F22 wins (9,45 s vs 11,62 s).
218i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,84 kg/hp.
218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.