Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 6,43 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | A 250 W177 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 6.26 s | 0.17 s · A 250 W177 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.39 s | 0.17 s · A 250 W177 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 25.56 s | 0.21 s · A 250 W177 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 250 km/h | 4 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 6.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | A 250 W177 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s · tight gap | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.06 s | 3.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.09 s | 4.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 6.26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s | 8.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 13.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.65 s | 21.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 25.56 s |
| Top speed limited | 254 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| 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 A 250 hits 100 km/h in 6.26 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the A 250 leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A 250 is doing 134 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 250 crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A 250 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 250 finishes in 25.56 s versus 25.77 s, with a 0.21 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (254 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 combines 250 hp, 360 Nm and 1,390 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the A 250. Yet the A 250 launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the A 250 has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A 250 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.56 kg/hp vs 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 6,43 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h. A 250 W177: 250 km/h.