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BMW 220d Convertible F22 vs BMW 216i Active Tourer G42: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2018 vs 2022 · Methodology
BMWDieselFaster

220d Convertible F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,585 kg · 2018

VS
BMWPetrol

216i Active Tourer G42

122 hp · 230 Nm · 1,470 kg · 2022

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 220d Convertible F22

7.66 s

Gap2.75 sin favour of 220d Convertible
BBMW 216i Active Tourer G42

10.41 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure220d Convertible F22216i Active Tourer G42Gap
0–100 km/h7.66 s10.41 s2.75 s · 220d Convertible F22
400 m standing start15.71 s17.51 s1.80 s · 220d Convertible F22
1,000 m standing start28.34 s31.92 s3.58 s · 220d Convertible F22
Top speed (electronically limited)225 km/h206 km/h19 km/h · 220d Convertible F22
Power-to-weight ratio8.34 kg/hp12.05 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220d Convertible F22

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWDiesel220d Convertible F22
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BMWPetrol216i Active Tourer G42
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage220d Convertible F22216i Active Tourer G42
0–30 km/h2.09 s · tight gap2.21 s
0–50 km/h3.33 s3.75 s
0–80 km/h5.56 s7.14 s
0–100 km/h7.66 s10.41 s
0–120 km/h10.36 s14.77 s
0–160 km/h18.42 s28.87 s
0–200 km/h34.57 s74.52 s
400 m standing start15.71 s17.51 s
1,000 m standing start28.34 s31.92 s
Top speed225 km/h206 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

220d Convertible F22

8,34kg/hpratio better by 3,71 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 585 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)
BMW

216i Active Tourer G42

12,05kg/hpcompensated by −115 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power122 hp4 cyl
Torque230 Nm
Weight1 470 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxSeven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the 220d Convertible leads by 2.75 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 220d Convertible is doing 120 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 1.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220d Convertible crosses the line in 15.71 s versus 17.50 s. The 1.79 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220d Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d Convertible finishes in 28.34 s versus 31.91 s, with a 3.58 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d Convertible is capped at 225 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 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 (8.34 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 2.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220d Convertible F22 wins (7,66 s vs 10,41 s).

220d Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).

220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.

220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.