Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F44 wins (5,84 s vs 7,24 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 F44 | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.84 s | 7.24 s | 1.40 s · 230i Convertible F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.08 s | 15.40 s | 1.32 s · 230i Convertible F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.81 s | 29.80 s | 3.99 s · 230i Convertible F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 150 km/h | 99 km/h · 230i Convertible F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.39 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · 230i Convertible F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 230i Convertible F44 | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.18 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.07 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.84 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.98 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.06 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.59 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.08 s | 15.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.81 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 150 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 | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the 230i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.84 s versus 7.24 s for the i3. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 230i Convertible leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 122 km/h for the i3. The gap is 1.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i Convertible crosses the line in 14.08 s versus 15.40 s. The 1.32 s gap represents roughly 54 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 179 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 230i Convertible finishes in 25.81 s versus 29.80 s, with a 3.99 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 230i Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i3 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 11.47 seconds. The 1.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F44 wins (5,84 s vs 7,24 s).
230i Convertible F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,84 seconds (calibrated simulation).
230i Convertible F44: 252 hp, ratio 6,39 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
230i Convertible F44: 249 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.