Over 0–100 km/h, 218i Convertible F22 wins (9,45 s vs 10,41 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 Convertible F22 | 216i Active Tourer G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,45 s−0,96 s | 10,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,81 s−0,70 s | 17,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,02 s−0,90 s | 31,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 207 km/h+1 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,05 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 Convertible F22 | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,53 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,46 s | 7,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,45 s | 10,41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,93 s | 14,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27,12 s | 28,87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 61,53 s | 74,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,81 s | 17,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,02 s | 31,92 s |
| Top speed | 207 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 | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 218i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 9.45 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the 218i Convertible leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 218i Convertible is doing 107 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 218i Convertible crosses the line in 16.81 s versus 17.50 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 218i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 218i Convertible finishes in 31.02 s versus 31.91 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (207 vs 206 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 218i Convertible and the 216i Active Tourer are governed to 207 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 (11.03 kg/hp vs 12.05 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 0.96 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 10,41 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. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.