Sur 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 gagne (6,27 s vs 6,43 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.
| 128ti F40 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,27 s−0,16 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,44 s−0,12 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 25,77 s+0,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 254 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 | 128ti F40 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 1,83 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,06 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,27 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,20 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,63 s | 13,56 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,97 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,44 s | 14,56 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 25,77 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 254 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 128ti | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.27 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Bmw 128ti leads by 0.16 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 128ti is doing 132 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 128ti crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 25.86 s. The 0.09 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 128ti 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 0.16 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, 128ti F40 gagne (6,27 s vs 6,43 s).
128ti F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,27 secondes (simulation calibrée).
128ti F40 : 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
128ti F40 : 250 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h.