Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 9,45 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 TFSI | 218i Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s−2,17 s | 9,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s−1,45 s | 16,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s−2,94 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+25 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,97 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,03 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 TFSI | 218i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,53 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,10 s | 6,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s | 9,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,10 s | 13,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,44 s | 27,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,86 s | 61,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s | 16,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s | 31,02 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 207 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 | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A4 40 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 7.28 s versus 9.45 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the A4 40 TFSI leads by 2.17 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 107 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TFSI crosses the line in 15.36 s versus 16.81 s. The 1.45 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TFSI finishes in 28.08 s versus 31.02 s, with a 2.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the 218i 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 (7.97 kg/hp vs 11.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.40 seconds. The 2.17 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, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 9,45 s).
A4 40 TFSI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F22: 136 hp, ratio 11,03 kg/hp.
A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h. 218i Convertible F22: 207 km/h.