Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet and 118d F40 are neck and neck (8,35 s vs 8,38 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A3 allstreet | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.38 s | 8.35 s | 0.03 s · 118d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s | 16.20 s | 0.10 s · A3 allstreet |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.32 s | 29.44 s | 0.12 s · A3 allstreet |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 218 km/h | 5 km/h · A3 allstreet |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.57 kg/hp | 9.33 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A3 allstreet | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s · tight gap | 2.02 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.13 s | 3.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.74 s · tight gap | 5.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.38 s | 8.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.52 s · tight gap | 11.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.15 s | 21.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42.26 s | 43.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.10 s · tight gap | 16.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.32 s · tight gap | 29.44 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 218 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 | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 400 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (eight-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 8.38 s for the A3 allstreet. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 114 km/h against 115 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.20 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.31 s versus 29.44 s, with a 0.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 218 km/h, the 118d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.57 kg/hp vs 9.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.49 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet and 118d F40 are neck and neck (8,35 s vs 8,38 s, no significant gap).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,33 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 223 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.