Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (9,87 s vs 10,58 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 | 116d F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,87 s−0,71 s | 10,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,21 s−0,57 s | 17,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,24 s−0,75 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+15 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,77 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 | 116d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,64 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,75 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,86 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,87 s | 10,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,82 s | 14,62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,28 s | 27,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,04 s | 76,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,21 s | 17,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,24 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 9.87 s versus 10.58 s for the Bmw 116d. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 108 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 116d. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 17.78 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 21 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 150 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 31.24 s versus 31.98 s, with a 0.74 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 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 (11.68 kg/hp vs 11.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.16 seconds. The 0.71 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 (9,87 s vs 10,58 s).
A3 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sedan : 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp. 116d F20LCI : 116 hp, ratio 11,77 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan : 215 km/h. 116d F20LCI : 200 km/h.