Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback gagne (8,19 s vs 8,68 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 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s−0,49 s | 8,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s−0,44 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s−0,94 s | 29,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+10 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,50 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 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,93 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,06 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,62 s | 6,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,19 s | 8,68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,23 s | 12,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,30 s | 22,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38,18 s | 46,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,96 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,99 s | 29,93 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 222 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 | |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 8.19 s versus 8.68 s for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the A3 Sportback leads by 0.49 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback is doing 115 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback crosses the line in 15.95 s versus 16.40 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback finishes in 28.98 s versus 29.93 s, with a 0.95 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (232 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 222 km/h, the Bmw 218d 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 (9.40 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 0.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback gagne (8,19 s vs 8,68 s).
A3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback : 232 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 222 km/h.