Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 6,43 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 230i F22 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.51 s | 6.43 s | 0.92 s · 230i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.88 s | 14.56 s | 0.68 s · 230i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.28 s | 25.77 s | 0.49 s · 230i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 254 km/h | 4 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.67 kg/hp | 5.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 230i F22 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.99 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.51 s | 6.43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.53 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.14 s | 13.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.07 s | 21.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.88 s | 14.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.28 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 254 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 | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the 230i leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i is doing 133 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 230i finishes in 25.28 s versus 25.77 s, with just 0.49 s to spare. The Focus ST 250 Gen3 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 230i 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 (5.67 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 0.92 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 6,43 s).
230i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
230i F22: 252 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
230i F22: 250 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.