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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M135i F20 gets there in 13.10 s — 1.26 s ahead of the Ford Focus ST.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Ford Focus ST | BMW M135i F20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.84 s | 4.76 s |
| 0–100 mph | — s | 11.06 s |
| 60 ft | 2.31 s | 2.00 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.31 s | 8.49 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.36 s | 13.10 s |
| Trap speed | 98.2 mph | 106.7 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Ford Focus ST, 9/10 for the BMW M135i F20 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Ford Focus ST | BMW M135i F20 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Power | 247 bhp | 315 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,432 kg | 1,440 kg |
| Power to weight | 172 bhp/t | 219 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |