Over 0–100 km/h, 220d Active Tourer G42 wins (8,42 s vs 11,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.42 s
11.48 s
| Measure | 220d Active Tourer G42 | 216i Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.42 s | 11.48 s | 3.06 s · 220d Active Tourer G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 18.00 s | 1.73 s · 220d Active Tourer G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.52 s | 33.21 s | 3.69 s · 220d Active Tourer G42 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 188 km/h | 32 km/h · 220d Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.60 kg/hp | 13.07 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d Active Tourer G42 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220d Active Tourer G42 | 216i Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.09 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.39 s | 3.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.95 s | 7.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.42 s | 11.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.64 s | 16.72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.49 s | 36.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 43.09 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 18.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.52 s | 33.21 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 188 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 | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| 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 220d Active Tourer hits 100 km/h in 8.42 s versus 11.48 s for the 216i Gran Tourer. At this point, the 220d Active Tourer leads by 3.06 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d Active Tourer is doing 115 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220d Active Tourer crosses the line in 16.26 s versus 18.00 s. The 1.74 s gap represents roughly 59 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220d Active Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 138 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d Active Tourer finishes in 29.52 s versus 33.21 s, with a 3.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d Active Tourer is capped at 220 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 (9.60 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 20.07 seconds. The 3.06 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, 220d Active Tourer G42 wins (8,42 s vs 11,48 s).
220d Active Tourer G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 109 hp, ratio 13,07 kg/hp.
220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h. 216i Gran Tourer F44: 188 km/h.