Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 6,22 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 128ti F40 | 230i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 5.51 s | 0.71 s · 230i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 13.88 s | 0.43 s · 230i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 25.28 s | 0.10 s · 230i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.45 kg/hp | 5.67 kg/hp | better ratio · 128ti F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 128ti F40 | 230i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.86 s | 3.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.95 s | 7.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.77 s | 13.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.72 s | 22.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 13.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 25.28 s · tight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 6.22 s for the 128ti. At this point, the 230i leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i is doing 133 km/h against 136 km/h for the 128ti. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.31 s. The 0.43 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 230i finishes in 25.28 s versus 25.37 s, with just 0.10 s to spare. The 128ti fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 128ti and the 230i are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.45 kg/hp vs 5.67 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.97 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 6,22 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. 230i F22: 252 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. 230i F22: 250 km/h.