Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 gagne (7,38 s vs 7,44 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.
| A3 allstreet | 120d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 7,38 s+0,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,41 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s | 27,90 s+0,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 231 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,89 kg/hp | 7,63 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A3 allstreet | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 1,87 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,30 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,44 s | 7,38 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,30 s | 9,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,02 s | 17,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,29 s | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,14 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 231 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 120d | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.38 s versus 7.44 s for the A3 allstreet. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 121 km/h against 120 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120d finishes in 27.90 s versus 28.13 s, with a 0.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 231 km/h, the Bmw 120d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 11.95 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 gagne (7,38 s vs 7,44 s).
A3 allstreet passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 allstreet : 204 hp, ratio 7,89 kg/hp. 120d F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet : 230 km/h. 120d F40 : 231 km/h.