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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M140i gets there in 12.38 s — 1.45 s ahead of the Ford Focus RS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW M140i | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.90 s | 5.38 s |
| 0–100 mph | 9.72 s | 13.00 s |
| 60 ft | 1.91 s | 2.26 s |
| 1/8 mile | 7.94 s | 9.00 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.38 s | 13.83 s |
| Trap speed | 111.0 mph | 102.9 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the BMW M140i, 9/10 for the Ford Focus RS — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW M140i | Ford Focus RS |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2009 |
| Power | 335 bhp | 300 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,475 kg | 1,467 kg |
| Power to weight | 227 bhp/t | 205 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |