Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 10,38 s).
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 | 116d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s−4,05 s | 10,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,84 s−2,79 s | 17,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,40 s−4,40 s | 31,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h+38 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,85 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 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,18 s | 4,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,34 s | 7,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s | 10,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,67 s | 14,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,59 s | 27,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,55 s | 74,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,84 s | 17,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,40 s | 31,80 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 200 km/h |
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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 4.05 s and sits roughly 40 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 119 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 2.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 14.84 s versus 17.62 s. The 2.79 s gap represents roughly 99 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 27.40 s versus 31.80 s, with a 4.40 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 (7.23 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.91 seconds. The 4.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 10,38 s).
A3 allstreet goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,23 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet: 238 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.