Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 7,54 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.
| Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s−1,11 s | 7,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s−1,06 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s−3,40 s | 29,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h+94 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,80 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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,09 s | 5,75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,43 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,42 s | 9,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,56 s | 17,64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,65 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 14,56 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,77 s | 29,17 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 160 km/h |
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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. Despite lacking instant torque, 250 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 leads by 1.11 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 is doing 134 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 29.16 s, with a 3.39 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 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.
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 11.36 seconds. The 1.11 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, Focus ST 250 Gen3 gagne (6,43 s vs 7,54 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,43 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3 : 254 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217 : 160 km/h.