Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 10,76 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.
| Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s−4,33 s | 10,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s−3,09 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s−6,62 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h+59 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,29 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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,09 s | 7,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s | 10,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,42 s | 15,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,56 s | 31,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,65 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 195 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| 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 Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 10.76 s for the Bmw 116i. At this point, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 leads by 4.33 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 is doing 134 km/h against 103 km/h for the Bmw 116i. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 17.65 s. The 3.09 s gap represents roughly 105 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 32.38 s, with a 6.61 s lead.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the Bmw 116i 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 (5.56 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 4.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 10,76 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,43 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. 116i F40 : 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h. 116i F40 : 195 km/h.