Over 0–100 km/h, A 250 W177 wins (6,26 s vs 6,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A 250 W177 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.26 s | 6.81 s | 0.55 s · A 250 W177 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.39 s | 15.05 s | 0.66 s · A 250 W177 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.56 s | 28.59 s | 3.03 s · A 250 W177 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · A 250 W177 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.47 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · A 250 W177 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A 250 W177 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.96 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.70 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.26 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.08 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.25 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.39 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.39 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.56 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 160 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the A 250 hits 100 km/h in 6.26 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. Despite lacking instant torque, 224 hp of power compensates. The 0.55 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A 250 is doing 134 km/h against 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A 250 crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A 250 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A 250 finishes in 25.56 s versus 28.59 s, with a 3.03 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 i3s at 160 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.
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 10.76 seconds. The 0.55 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 6,81 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
A 250 W177: 250 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.