Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,42 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 TFSI e 200 kW | 330e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s | 5,92 s+0,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s | 14,23 s+0,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s | 26,25 s+0,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h+7 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,90 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 TFSI e 200 kW | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,84 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,07 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 4,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,42 s | 5,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,76 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,87 s | 14,85 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,63 s | 27,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,80 s | 14,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,45 s | 26,25 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.92 s versus 6.42 s for the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW. At this point, the Bmw 330e leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330e is doing 128 km/h against 127 km/h for the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW. The gap is 0.59 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330e crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 14.80 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 330e maxes out at 230 km/h while the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW keeps accelerating towards 237 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.47 s from 0.57 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330e finishes in 26.25 s versus 26.45 s, with just 0.20 s to spare. The A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW is capped at 237 km/h, the Bmw 330e at 230 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.92 kg/hp vs 6.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.20 seconds. The 0.50 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, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,42 s).
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW: 272 hp, ratio 5,92 kg/hp. 330e G20: 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW: 237 km/h. 330e G20: 230 km/h.