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BMW 220d Gran Tourer F22 vs BMW 216d Gran Tourer F44: 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.

MPV · 2018 vs 2021 · Methodology
BMWDieselFaster

220d Gran Tourer F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,555 kg · 2018

VS
BMWDiesel

216d Gran Tourer F44

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,490 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW 220d Gran Tourer F22

8.14 s

Gap3.48 sin favour of 220d Gran Tourer
BBMW 216d Gran Tourer F44

11.62 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure220d Gran Tourer F22216d Gran Tourer F44Gap
0–100 km/h8.14 s11.62 s3.48 s · 220d Gran Tourer F22
400 m standing start16.10 s18.15 s2.05 s · 220d Gran Tourer F22
1,000 m standing start28.97 s33.18 s4.21 s · 220d Gran Tourer F22
Top speed (electronically limited)220 km/h192 km/h28 km/h · 220d Gran Tourer F22
Power-to-weight ratio8.18 kg/hp12.84 kg/hpbetter ratio · 220d Gran Tourer F22

Watch the race

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

BMWDiesel220d Gran Tourer F22
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BMWDiesel216d Gran Tourer F44
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage220d Gran Tourer F22216d Gran Tourer F44
0–30 km/h2.28 s · tight gap2.29 s
0–50 km/h3.59 s4.02 s
0–80 km/h5.96 s7.94 s
0–100 km/h8.14 s11.62 s
0–120 km/h10.99 s16.61 s
0–160 km/h19.67 s34.31 s
0–200 km/h39.08 s-
400 m standing start16.10 s18.15 s
1,000 m standing start28.97 s33.18 s
Top speed220 km/h192 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 Gran Tourer F22

8,18kg/hpratio better by 4,66 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 555 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
BMW

216d Gran Tourer F44

12,84kg/hpcompensated by −65 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 490 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 220d Gran Tourer hits 100 km/h in 8.14 s versus 11.62 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 220d Gran Tourer leads by 3.48 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 220d Gran Tourer is doing 118 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 220d Gran Tourer crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 18.15 s. The 2.05 s gap represents roughly 70 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 220d Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d Gran Tourer finishes in 28.97 s versus 33.18 s, with a 4.21 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d Gran Tourer is capped at 220 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 (8.18 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 3.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 220d Gran Tourer F22 wins (8,14 s vs 11,62 s).

220d Gran Tourer F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).

220d Gran Tourer F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,18 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,84 kg/hp.

220d Gran Tourer F22: 220 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.