Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A3 allstreet | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 7.17 s | 0.27 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.20 s | 0.41 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.14 s | 28.10 s | 0.04 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.89 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · A3 allstreet |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.98 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.30 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.44 s | 7.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.30 s | 10.23 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.02 s | 18.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.29 s | 35.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.14 s | 28.10 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 235 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 | 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.17 s versus 7.44 s for the A3 allstreet. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.27 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 117 km/h against 120 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.55 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The A3 allstreet maxes out at 230 km/h while the 520d keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.27 s from 0.41 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.10 s versus 28.13 s, with just 0.04 s to spare. The A3 allstreet fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 520d 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 12.01 seconds. The 0.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,44 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,89 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 230 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.