Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (8,38 s vs 8,74 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 | 118i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,38 s−0,36 s | 8,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s−0,37 s | 16,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,32 s−0,52 s | 29,84 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+10 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,57 kg/hp | 9,49 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 | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,13 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,74 s | 6,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,38 s | 8,74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,52 s | 11,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,15 s | 22,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,26 s | 47,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s | 16,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,32 s | 29,84 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 213 km/h |
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 | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 8.38 s versus 8.74 s for the 118i. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 114 km/h against 114 km/h for the 118i. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.47 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.31 s versus 29.84 s, with a 0.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 213 km/h, the 118i 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 9.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.99 seconds. The 0.36 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (8,38 s vs 8,74 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp. 118i F40: 136 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 223 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.