Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,66 s vs 6,22 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 | 230i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 5,66 s+0,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 13,90 s+0,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 25,36 s+0,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,81 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 | 230i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,86 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 5,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,95 s | 7,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,77 s | 13,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,72 s | 22,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 13,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 25,36 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.66 s versus 6.22 s for the Bmw 128ti. At this point, the Bmw 230i leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 132 km/h against 136 km/h for the Bmw 128ti. The gap is 0.57 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 14.31 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.35 s versus 25.37 s, with just 0.02 s to spare. The Bmw 128ti fails to fully close the launch gap.
On paper, the Bmw 128ti combines 265 hp, 400 Nm and 1,445 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Bmw 230i. Yet the Bmw 230i launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Bmw 230i has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 128ti and the Bmw 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 5.81 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 0.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,66 s vs 6,22 s).
128ti F40 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
128ti F40 : 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. 230i F44 : 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
128ti F40 : 250 km/h. 230i F44 : 250 km/h.