Sur 0–100 km/h, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 8,14 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.
| 420i Convertible G22 | A 200 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,14 s | 8,08 s+0,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,97 s−0,09 s | 16,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,97 s | 28,43 s+0,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h+11 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,18 kg/hp | 8,44 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 | 420i Convertible G22 | A 200 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,07 s | 3,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,69 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,14 s | 8,08 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,24 s | 10,60 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,26 s | 18,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36,93 s | 31,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,97 s | 16,06 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,97 s | 28,43 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 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 A 200 hits 100 km/h in 8.08 s versus 8.14 s for the Bmw 420i Convertible. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 420i Convertible is doing 115 km/h against 121 km/h for the A 200. The gap is 0.37 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 420i Convertible crosses the line in 15.96 s versus 16.05 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The A 200 maxes out at 225 km/h while the Bmw 420i Convertible keeps accelerating towards 236 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.15 s.
Around 472 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 28.97 s. The 0.54 s delta in favour of the A 200 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 420i 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 (9.18 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 13.10 seconds. The 0.06 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, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 8,14 s).
420i Convertible G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,14 secondes (simulation calibrée).
420i Convertible G22 : 184 hp, ratio 9,18 kg/hp. A 200 W177 : 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp.
420i Convertible G22 : 236 km/h. A 200 W177 : 225 km/h.