Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,51 s vs 6,43 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.
| 230i F44 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,51 s−0,92 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s−0,81 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s−0,74 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 254 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,81 kg/hp | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 230i F44 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,93 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,51 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,40 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,69 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,35 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,03 s | 25,77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 254 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 230i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Bmw 230i leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 134 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.74 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.03 s versus 25.77 s, with just 0.74 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 Bmw 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 (5.81 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.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,51 s vs 6,43 s).
230i F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,51 secondes (simulation calibrée).
230i F44 : 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
230i F44 : 250 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h.