Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 6,26 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 | A 250 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,86 s−0,40 s | 6,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,21 s−0,18 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 s | 25,56 s+0,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,47 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 Convertible F22 | A 250 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,18 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,86 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,10 s | 8,08 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,44 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,93 s | 21,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,21 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,01 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 230i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.86 s versus 6.26 s for the A 250. At this point, the 230i Convertible leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 134 km/h for the A 250. The gap is 0.41 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i Convertible crosses the line in 14.21 s versus 14.39 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
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 A 250 finishes in 25.56 s versus 26.01 s. The 0.45 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 230i Convertible and the A 250 are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.25 kg/hp vs 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.40 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 Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 6,26 s).
230i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
230i Convertible F22: 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp. A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h. A 250 W177: 250 km/h.