Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 10,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220i F22 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 10.76 s | 3.28 s · 220i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 17.65 s | 2.12 s · 220i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 32.39 s | 4.65 s · 220i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 195 km/h | 34 km/h · 220i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F22 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 2.05 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s · tight gap | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.83 s | 31.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.20 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h | 195 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 | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 220i hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. At this point, the 220i leads by 3.28 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i is doing 124 km/h against 103 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i crosses the line in 15.53 s versus 17.65 s. The 2.12 s gap represents roughly 73 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 220i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 32.38 s, with a 4.65 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i is capped at 229 km/h, the 116i at 195 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 (7.32 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 3.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220i F22 wins (7,48 s vs 10,76 s).
220i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.