Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 11,64 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s−5,52 s | 11,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−3,90 s | 18,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−7,32 s | 33,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h+1 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,80 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 4,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 11,64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 16,57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 34,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 18,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 33,19 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 192 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 11.64 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the i5 eDrive40 leads by 5.52 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 2.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 18.19 s. The 3.90 s gap represents roughly 129 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 33.18 s, with a 7.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 192 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the i5 eDrive40 and the 216d Gran Tourer are governed to 193 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.69 seconds. The 5.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 11,64 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,80 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.