Over 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 wins (7,55 s vs 7,79 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 | 320d Touring G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,55 s+0,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,62 s+0,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−0,08 s | 28,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+13 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hp | 8,24 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 320d Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,05 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 10,22 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 18,11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 33,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 28,17 stight gap |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 229 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (Eight-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 320d Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.55 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the 320d Touring leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d Touring is doing 121 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d Touring crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 320d Touring maxes out at 229 km/h while the A4 40 TDI keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 789 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A4 40 TDI overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 13 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TDI finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.17 s. The 0.09 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 229 km/h, the 320d Touring 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 8.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.82 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 wins (7,55 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 Touring G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h. 320d Touring G20: 229 km/h.