Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (6,21 s vs 7,13 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 | 120d xDrive F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s−0,92 s | 7,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s−0,47 s | 15,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−0,81 s | 28,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h+13 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,97 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 | 120d xDrive F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,27 s | 4,93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,47 s | 9,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,15 s | 18,51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,36 s | 35,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 15,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 28,00 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 228 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 7.13 s for the Bmw 120d xDrive. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 119 km/h for the Bmw 120d xDrive. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 15.21 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 19 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 169 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 27.19 s versus 27.99 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (241 vs 228 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw 120d 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 (7.13 kg/hp vs 7.97 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.69 seconds. The 0.92 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 (6,21 s vs 7,13 s).
A3 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,21 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 7,13 kg/hp. 120d xDrive F40 : 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan : 241 km/h. 120d xDrive F40 : 228 km/h.