Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 8,38 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.
| 120d F20LCI | A3 allstreet | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,15 s−1,23 s | 8,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,30 s−0,80 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−1,78 s | 29,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h+5 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,57 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 120d F20LCI | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,05 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,27 s | 3,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,15 s | 8,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,55 s | 11,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,63 s | 21,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,38 s | 42,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,30 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 29,32 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.15 s versus 8.38 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the Bmw 120d leads by 1.23 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d is doing 124 km/h against 114 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120d crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120d finishes in 27.53 s versus 29.31 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (228 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 228 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.45 kg/hp vs 9.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.44 seconds. The 1.23 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, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 8,38 s).
120d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp.
120d F20LCI: 228 km/h. A3 allstreet: 223 km/h.