Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (6,21 s vs 7,46 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 | 320e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s−1,25 s | 7,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s−0,70 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−1,58 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 241 km/h+26 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,65 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 | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,27 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,47 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,15 s | 20,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,36 s | 46,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,74 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 28,77 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 215 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320e | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 7.46 s for the Bmw 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 1.25 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 320e. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 14.73 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 27 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 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 27.19 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.58 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 320e 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 1.25 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 7,46 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. 320e G20 : 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
A3 Sedan : 241 km/h. 320e G20 : 215 km/h.