Sur 0–100 km/h, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 8,78 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.
| A 200 W177 | 218i Steptronic F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,08 s−0,70 s | 8,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s−0,38 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s−1,54 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+15 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,44 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,55 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 | A 200 W177 | 218i Steptronic F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,58 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,88 s | 3,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,99 s | 6,13 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,08 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,60 s | 12,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,03 s | 22,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,47 s | 48,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,43 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A 200 hits 100 km/h in 8.08 s versus 8.78 s for the Bmw 218i Steptronic. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218i Steptronic is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i Steptronic is doing 112 km/h against 121 km/h for the A 200. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 200 crosses the line in 16.05 s versus 16.44 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 200 finishes in 28.42 s versus 29.97 s, with a 1.55 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A 200 is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 218i Steptronic at 210 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.44 kg/hp vs 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.37 seconds. The 0.70 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, A 200 W177 gagne (8,08 s vs 8,78 s).
A 200 W177 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,08 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A 200 W177 : 163 hp, ratio 8,44 kg/hp. 218i Steptronic F44 : 136 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
A 200 W177 : 225 km/h. 218i Steptronic F44 : 210 km/h.