Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback wins (8,19 s vs 11,23 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 Sportback | 216d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s−3,04 s | 11,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s−2,25 s | 18,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s−3,66 s | 32,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+37 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,24 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 Sportback | 216d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 4,62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,62 s | 8,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,23 s | 15,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,30 s | 29,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38,18 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s | 18,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s | 32,65 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 195 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 | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 8.19 s versus 11.23 s for the Bmw 216d. At this point, the A3 Sportback leads by 3.04 s and sits roughly 35 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback is doing 115 km/h against 105 km/h for the Bmw 216d. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback crosses the line in 15.95 s versus 18.21 s. The 2.26 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback finishes in 28.98 s versus 32.65 s, with a 3.66 s lead.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the Bmw 216d 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 (9.40 kg/hp vs 12.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.17 seconds. The 3.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback wins (8,19 s vs 11,23 s).
A3 Sportback goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sportback: 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp. 216d F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,24 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback: 232 km/h. 216d F22: 195 km/h.