Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 wins (5,66 s vs 7,76 s).
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 | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,66 s−2,10 s | 7,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,90 s−1,71 s | 15,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−2,05 s | 27,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,49 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 | 230i F44 | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 3,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,66 s | 7,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,65 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,24 s | 15,84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,53 s | 26,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,90 s | 15,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 27,41 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.66 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. At this point, the 230i leads by 2.10 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i is doing 132 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 1.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 73 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 230i finishes in 25.35 s versus 27.41 s, with a 2.05 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 (5.81 kg/hp vs 6.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.04 seconds. The 2.10 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 F44 wins (5,66 s vs 7,76 s).
230i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
230i F44: 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
230i F44: 250 km/h. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h.