Over 0–100 km/h, 420d Convertible G22 wins (7,75 s vs 8,08 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 420d Convertible G22 | A 200 W177 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 8.08 s | 0.33 s · 420d Convertible G22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.64 s | 16.06 s | 0.42 s · 420d Convertible G22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.69 s | 28.43 s | 0.26 s · A 200 W177 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 225 km/h | 11 km/h · 420d Convertible G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.34 kg/hp | 8.44 kg/hp | better ratio · A 200 W177 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 420d Convertible G22 | A 200 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.52 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.64 s | 3.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.29 s | 5.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 8.08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.87 s | 10.60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.11 s | 18.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37.54 s | 31.47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.64 s | 16.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.69 s | 28.43 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 420d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.08 s for the A 200. At this point, the 420d Convertible leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420d Convertible is doing 116 km/h against 121 km/h for the A 200. The gap is 0.70 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420d Convertible crosses the line in 15.64 s versus 16.05 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The A 200 maxes out at 225 km/h while the 420d Convertible keeps accelerating towards 236 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.16 s.
Around 739 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A 200 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 11 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A 200 finishes in 28.42 s versus 28.69 s. The 0.27 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 420d Convertible is capped at 236 km/h, the A 200 at 225 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.34 kg/hp vs 8.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 420d Convertible G22 wins (7,75 s vs 8,08 s).
420d Convertible G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp. A 200 W177: 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp.
420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h. A 200 W177: 225 km/h.