Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 10,76 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 250 W177 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,26 s−4,50 s | 10,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,39 s−3,26 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s−6,83 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+55 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,29 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 250 W177 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,05 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 7,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,26 s | 10,76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,08 s | 15,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,25 s | 31,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,39 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,39 s | 17,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 32,39 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 195 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the A 250 hits 100 km/h in 6.26 s versus 10.76 s for the Bmw 116i. At this point, the A 250 leads by 4.50 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A 250 is doing 134 km/h against 103 km/h for the Bmw 116i. The gap is 1.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 250 crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 17.65 s. The 3.26 s gap represents roughly 110 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A 250 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 250 finishes in 25.56 s versus 32.38 s, with a 6.83 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A 250 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 116i at 195 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 (6.47 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 4.50 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 10,76 s).
A 250 W177 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,26 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A 250 W177: 224 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
A 250 W177: 250 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.