Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback gagne (9,90 s vs 10,53 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 | 116i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,90 s−0,63 s | 10,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,23 s−0,23 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,34 s−0,83 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h+10 km/h | 199 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,11 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 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,22 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,75 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,86 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,90 s | 10,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,90 s | 15,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,77 s | 31,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 64,77 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17,23 s | 17,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,34 s | 32,17 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 199 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 9.90 s versus 10.53 s for the Bmw 116i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116i is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 116i is doing 104 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback crosses the line in 17.23 s versus 17.45 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 149 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback finishes in 31.33 s versus 32.17 s, with a 0.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (209 vs 199 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 116i 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 12.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.13 seconds. The 0.63 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 (9,90 s vs 10,53 s).
A3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,90 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback : 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp. 116i F40 : 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback : 209 km/h. 116i F40 : 199 km/h.