Over 0–100 km/h, M140i F20LCI wins (4,54 s vs 6,26 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.
| M140i F20LCI | A 250 W177 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,54 s−1,72 s | 6,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−1,79 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s−2,91 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,47 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M140i F20LCI | A 250 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,37 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,54 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,82 s | 8,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,32 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 21,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 14,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Bmw M140i hits 100 km/h in 4.54 s versus 6.26 s for the A 250. At this point, the Bmw M140i leads by 1.72 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M140i is doing 151 km/h against 134 km/h for the A 250. The gap is 1.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M140i crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 14.39 s. The 1.79 s gap represents roughly 80 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M140i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M140i finishes in 22.65 s versus 25.56 s, with a 2.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M140i and the A 250 are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.32 kg/hp vs 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.15 seconds. The 1.72 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M140i F20LCI wins (4,54 s vs 6,26 s).
M140i F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M140i F20LCI: 340 hp, ratio 4,32 kg/hp. A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
M140i F20LCI: 250 km/h. A 250 W177: 250 km/h.