Over 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 wins (7,03 s vs 7,79 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A4 40 TDI | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.03 s | 0.76 s · 320d G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.77 s | 15.13 s | 0.64 s · 320d G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 27.24 s | 0.85 s · 320d G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 240 km/h | 2 km/h · A4 40 TDI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.29 kg/hp | 7.63 kg/hp | better ratio · 320d G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A4 40 TDI | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.16 s | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.61 s | 3.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.84 s | 5.11 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.28 s | 9.49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.57 s | 16.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.63 s | 28.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.77 s | 15.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.09 s | 27.24 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 240 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the 320d hits 100 km/h in 7.03 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the 320d leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 123 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 15.13 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 320d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 320d finishes in 27.23 s versus 28.08 s, with a 0.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (242 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 320d 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 7.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.76 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, 320d G20 wins (7,03 s vs 7,79 s).
A4 40 TDI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h. 320d G20: 240 km/h.