Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 230i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.51 s | 0.61 s · 230i F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 13.88 s | 0.42 s · 230i F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 25.28 s | 0.59 s · 230i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 250 km/h | 57 km/h · 230i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.81 kg/hp | 5.67 kg/hp | better ratio · 230i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 230i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 3.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 7.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.27 s | 13.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 22.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 13.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 25.28 s |
| Top speed limited | 193 km/h | 250 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 230i leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i is doing 133 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 230i finishes in 25.28 s versus 25.87 s, with a 0.59 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the 230i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 8.92 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 6,12 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. 230i F22: 252 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. 230i F22: 250 km/h.