Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 6,88 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 230i Convertible F22 | Prius PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.86 s | 6.88 s | 1.02 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.21 s | 15.10 s | 0.89 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 27.47 s | 1.46 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 262 km/h | 12 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.25 kg/hp | 6.91 kg/hp | better ratio · 230i Convertible F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 230i Convertible F22 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 2.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.18 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.86 s | 6.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.10 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.44 s | 17.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.93 s | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.21 s | 15.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 27.47 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 262 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the 230i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.86 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 230i Convertible leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i Convertible crosses the line in 14.21 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 230i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 230i Convertible finishes in 26.01 s versus 27.46 s, with a 1.46 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 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.
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 11.22 seconds. The 1.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 6,88 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. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.