Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 10,39 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 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,87 s−0,52 s | 10,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,21 s−0,41 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,24 s−0,57 s | 31,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+15 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,33 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 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,75 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,86 s | 7,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,87 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,82 s | 14,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,28 s | 27,64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,04 s | 69,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,21 s | 17,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,24 s | 31,81 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 | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 9.87 s versus 10.39 s for the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 108 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 17.61 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 15 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 31.80 s, with a 0.56 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 216d Gran Coupe 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 12.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.97 seconds. The 0.52 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 10,39 s).
A3 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan: 215 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.