Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet gagne (8,38 s vs 8,78 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 | 218i Steptronic F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,38 s−0,40 s | 8,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s−0,34 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,32 s−0,65 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+13 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,57 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,55 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 | A3 allstreet | 218i Steptronic F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,90 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,13 s | 3,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,74 s | 6,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,38 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,52 s | 12,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,15 s | 22,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,26 s | 48,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,32 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 210 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 8.38 s versus 8.78 s for the Bmw 218i Steptronic. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 114 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218i Steptronic. The gap is 0.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.44 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 13 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 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.31 s versus 29.97 s, with a 0.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 218i Steptronic 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 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.37 seconds. The 0.40 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, A3 allstreet gagne (8,38 s vs 8,78 s).
A3 allstreet passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,38 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 allstreet : 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp. 218i Steptronic F44 : 136 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet : 223 km/h. 218i Steptronic F44 : 210 km/h.