Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 6,40 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 225d F22 | A 250 W177 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.40 s | 6.26 s | 0.14 s · A 250 W177 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.61 s | 14.39 s | 0.22 s · A 250 W177 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 25.56 s | 0.72 s · A 250 W177 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 250 km/h | 7 km/h · A 250 W177 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.58 kg/hp | 6.47 kg/hp | better ratio · A 250 W177 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225d F22 | A 250 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s · tight gap | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s · tight gap | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.76 s | 4.70 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.40 s | 6.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.49 s | 8.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.42 s | 13.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.76 s | 21.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.61 s | 14.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 25.56 s |
| Top speed limited | 243 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 | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A 250 hits 100 km/h in 6.26 s versus 6.40 s for the 225d. The 0.14 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A 250 is doing 134 km/h against 130 km/h for the 225d. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 250 crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 14.61 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A 250 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 250 finishes in 25.56 s versus 26.28 s, with a 0.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 225d is capped at 243 km/h, the A 250 at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.58 kg/hp vs 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.71 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 6,40 s).
225d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
225d F22: 243 km/h. A 250 W177: 250 km/h.