Sur 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI gagne (7,28 s vs 7,66 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 | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s−0,38 s | 7,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s−0,35 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s−0,26 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+7 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,97 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,34 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 | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,10 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,10 s | 10,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,44 s | 18,42 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,86 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220d Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the A4 40 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 7.28 s versus 7.66 s for the Bmw 220d Convertible. At this point, the A4 40 TFSI leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d Convertible. The gap is 0.39 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TFSI crosses the line in 15.36 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 220d Convertible maxes out at 225 km/h while the A4 40 TFSI keeps accelerating towards 232 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.32 s.
At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TFSI finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.34 s, with just 0.26 s to spare. The Bmw 220d Convertible fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 220d 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 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 0.38 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI gagne (7,28 s vs 7,66 s).
A4 40 TFSI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,28 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A4 40 TFSI : 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22 : 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
A4 40 TFSI : 232 km/h. 220d Convertible F22 : 225 km/h.