Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,92 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 | 218d xDrive F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,22 s−0,70 s | 8,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s−0,57 s | 16,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s−1,47 s | 30,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+31 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,13 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 | 218d xDrive F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,27 s | 2,34 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,78 s | 3,76 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,06 s | 6,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,22 s | 8,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,86 s | 12,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,59 s | 22,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,84 s | 48,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,10 s | 16,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 30,09 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 209 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 | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 8.92 s for the Bmw 218d xDrive. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 218d xDrive. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 16.67 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 30.09 s, with a 1.47 s lead.
The Bmw 218d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A3 Sedan’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 209 km/h, the Bmw 218d xDrive 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 10.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.27 seconds. The 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,92 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. 218d xDrive F22 : 150 hp, ratio 10,13 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan : 240 km/h. 218d xDrive F22 : 209 km/h.