Over 0–100 km/h, GR86 wins (6,20 s vs 9,34 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.
| GR86 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,20 s−3,14 s | 9,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,36 s−2,43 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,11 s−4,36 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+16 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | GR86 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,75 s | 2,04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,84 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,69 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,20 s | 9,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,03 s | 12,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,53 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,07 s | 49,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,36 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,11 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 207 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 238 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the GR86 hits 100 km/h in 6.20 s versus 9.34 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the GR86 leads by 3.14 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the GR86 is doing 132 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 1.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the GR86 crosses the line in 14.35 s versus 16.78 s. The 2.43 s gap represents roughly 89 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the GR86 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GR86 finishes in 26.10 s versus 30.47 s, with a 4.36 s lead.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the 218i Convertible never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.34 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 3.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, GR86 wins (6,20 s vs 9,34 s).
GR86 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,20 seconds (calibrated simulation).
GR86: 238 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
GR86: 223 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.