Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 gagne (5,86 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 Convertible F22 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,86 s−0,57 s | 6,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,21 s−0,35 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 s | 25,77 s+0,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 254 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,25 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 Convertible F22 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,18 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,86 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,10 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,44 s | 13,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,93 s | 21,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,21 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 230i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| 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 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.86 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Bmw 230i Convertible leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.57 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i Convertible crosses the line in 14.21 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 26.01 s. The 0.24 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 230i Convertible 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 (6.25 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 0.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 gagne (5,86 s vs 6,43 s).
230i Convertible F22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,86 secondes (simulation calibrée).
230i Convertible F22 : 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
230i Convertible F22 : 250 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h.