Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet gagne (6,33 s vs 7,38 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.
| A3 allstreet | 120d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s−1,05 s | 7,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,84 s−0,57 s | 15,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,40 s−0,50 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h+7 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,63 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 | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,18 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,34 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s | 7,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,67 s | 9,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,59 s | 17,66 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,55 s | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,84 s | 15,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,40 s | 27,90 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 231 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 | |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 7.38 s for the Bmw 120d. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 119 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw 120d. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 14.84 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 120d maxes out at 231 km/h while the A3 allstreet keeps accelerating towards 238 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.52 s.
At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 27.40 s versus 27.90 s, with just 0.50 s to spare. The Bmw 120d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 231 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 (7.23 kg/hp vs 7.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.54 seconds. The 1.05 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 (6,33 s vs 7,38 s).
A3 allstreet passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,33 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 allstreet : 204 hp, ratio 7,23 kg/hp. 120d F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
A3 allstreet : 238 km/h. 120d F40 : 231 km/h.