Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Coupe G42 wins (6,01 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 Coupe G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 6.01 s | 0.21 s · 230i Coupe G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 14.21 s | 0.10 s · 230i Coupe G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 25.54 s | 0.16 s · 128ti F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.45 kg/hp | 6.22 kg/hp | better ratio · 128ti F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 128ti F40 | 230i Coupe G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 2.70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.86 s | 4.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 6.01 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.95 s | 7.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.77 s | 13.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.72 s | 22.01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 14.21 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 25.54 s |
| 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 230i Coupe hits 100 km/h in 6.01 s versus 6.22 s for the 128ti. At this point, the 230i Coupe leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i Coupe is doing 132 km/h against 136 km/h for the 128ti. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i Coupe crosses the line in 14.20 s versus 14.31 s. The 0.10 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 128ti finishes in 25.37 s versus 25.53 s. The 0.16 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 128ti and the 230i Coupe 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 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.10 seconds. The 0.21 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 Coupe G42 wins (6,01 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 Coupe G42: 245 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. 230i Coupe G42: 250 km/h.