Sur 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI gagne (7,28 s vs 8,33 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 | 318i G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s−1,05 s | 8,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s−0,71 s | 16,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s−1,36 s | 29,44 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h+9 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,97 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,55 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 | 318i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,65 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 2,89 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,10 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,10 s | 11,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,44 s | 21,84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,86 s | 43,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s | 16,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s | 29,44 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 223 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 | 156 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 318i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A4 40 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 7.28 s versus 8.33 s for the Bmw 318i. At this point, the A4 40 TFSI leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 318i. The gap is 0.41 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 16.06 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TFSI finishes in 28.08 s versus 29.44 s, with a 1.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (232 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 223 km/h, the Bmw 318i 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 9.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.71 seconds. The 1.05 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 8,33 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. 318i G20 : 156 hp, ratio 9,55 kg/hp.
A4 40 TFSI : 232 km/h. 318i G20 : 223 km/h.