Over 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 wins (7,44 s vs 11,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420i F32 | 216i Gran Tourer F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 11.54 s | 4.10 s · 420i F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.38 s | 18.11 s | 2.73 s · 420i F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.23 s | 33.26 s | 5.03 s · 420i F32 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 188 km/h | 50 km/h · 420i F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.29 kg/hp | 12.94 kg/hp | better ratio · 420i F32 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 420i F32 | 216i Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.09 s | 7.79 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 11.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.39 s | 16.73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.05 s | 35.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.17 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.38 s | 18.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.23 s | 33.26 s |
| Top speed | 238 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 420i hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 11.54 s for the 216i Gran Tourer. At this point, the 420i leads by 4.10 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420i is doing 117 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216i Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420i crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 18.11 s. The 2.73 s gap represents roughly 91 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 420i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 139 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 420i finishes in 28.23 s versus 33.26 s, with a 5.03 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 420i is capped at 240 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 (8.29 kg/hp vs 12.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 20.02 seconds. The 4.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 wins (7,44 s vs 11,54 s).
420i F32 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 216i Gran Tourer F22: 109 hp, ratio 12,94 kg/hp.
420i F32: 238 km/h. 216i Gran Tourer F22: 188 km/h.