Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F44 gagne (5,66 s vs 8,36 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.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | 230i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 5,66 s+2,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 13,90 s+2,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 25,36 s+3,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 250 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hp | 5,81 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 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | 230i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 5,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 7,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | 13,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | 22,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 13,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 25,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 235 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.66 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 230i leads by 2.70 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 132 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.92 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.32 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.35 s versus 28.57 s, with a 3.21 s lead.
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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.70 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 (5,66 s vs 8,36 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,36 secondes (simulation calibrée).
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 230i F44 : 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h. 230i F44 : 250 km/h.