Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,51 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 Sedan | 118d F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,22 s−0,29 s | 8,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s−0,17 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s−1,00 s | 29,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+28 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,30 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 Sedan | 118d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,27 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,78 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,06 s | 5,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,22 s | 8,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,86 s | 11,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,59 s | 21,88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,84 s | 47,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 29,62 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 212 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 | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 118d | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 8.51 s for the Bmw 118d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 118d is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d is doing 114 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 0.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 16.27 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.61 s, with a 1.00 s lead.
Electronically capped at 212 km/h, the Bmw 118d 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 (8.60 kg/hp vs 9.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.72 seconds. The 0.29 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 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,51 s).
A3 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sedan : 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp. 118d F20LCI : 150 hp, ratio 9,30 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan : 240 km/h. 118d F20LCI : 212 km/h.