Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 gagne (5,68 s vs 6,90 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 280 | 120i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s−1,22 s | 6,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s−1,21 s | 15,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s−2,59 s | 27,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+29 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,11 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,81 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 280 | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 1,65 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 2,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,37 s | 4,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s | 6,90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,28 s | 9,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,78 s | 16,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,05 s | 29,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s | 15,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 27,23 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Focus ST 280 | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 120i | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 6.90 s for the Bmw 120i. At this point, the Focus ST 280 leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 123 km/h for the Bmw 120i. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 280 crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.01 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 280 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 27.23 s, with a 2.59 s lead.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 120i 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 (5.11 kg/hp vs 7.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.91 seconds. The 1.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 gagne (5,68 s vs 6,90 s).
Focus ST 280 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,68 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Focus ST 280 : 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. 120i F40 : 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280 : 264 km/h. 120i F40 : 235 km/h.