Sur 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TDI gagne (7,79 s vs 9,12 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.
| A4 40 TDI | 218d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−1,33 s | 9,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s−0,88 s | 16,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−2,39 s | 30,48 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+34 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,43 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 | A4 40 TDI | 218d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 9,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 12,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 24,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 57,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 16,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 30,48 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 208 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218d Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A4 40 TDI hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 9.12 s for the Bmw 218d Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218d Convertible is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TDI is doing 122 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 218d Convertible. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TDI crosses the line in 15.77 s versus 16.65 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TDI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TDI finishes in 28.08 s versus 30.48 s, with a 2.40 s lead.
Electronically capped at 208 km/h, the Bmw 218d Convertible 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 (8.29 kg/hp vs 10.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.20 seconds. The 1.33 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, A4 40 TDI gagne (7,79 s vs 9,12 s).
A4 40 TDI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,79 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A4 40 TDI : 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 218d Convertible F22 : 150 hp, ratio 10,43 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI : 242 km/h. 218d Convertible F22 : 208 km/h.