Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 7,79 s).
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 | 430i xDrive Gran Coupé G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s−2,11 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s−1,95 s | 15,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s−3,21 s | 27,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+29 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,11 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,94 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 | 430i xDrive Gran Coupé G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 2,27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,37 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,68 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,28 s | 10,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,78 s | 16,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,05 s | 29,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,80 s | 15,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 27,85 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 | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 7.79 s for the 430i xDrive Gran Coupé. At this point, the Focus ST 280 leads by 2.11 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 124 km/h for the 430i xDrive Gran Coupé. The gap is 1.41 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 15.75 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 81 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 27.85 s, with a 3.21 s lead.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 430i xDrive Gran Coupé 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 6.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.48 seconds. The 2.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 7,79 s).
Focus ST 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. 430i xDrive Gran Coupé G22: 245 hp, ratio 6,94 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. 430i xDrive Gran Coupé G22: 235 km/h.