Sur 0–100 km/h, 320i G20 gagne (7,05 s vs 7,28 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 | 320i G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s | 7,05 s+0,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s | 15,12 s+0,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s | 27,81 s+0,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 234 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,97 kg/hp | 7,93 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 TFSI | 320i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,10 s | 4,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,28 s | 7,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,10 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,44 s | 18,13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,86 s | 33,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,36 s | 15,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,08 s | 27,81 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 234 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320i hits 100 km/h in 7.05 s versus 7.28 s for the A4 40 TFSI. At this point, the Bmw 320i leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320i is doing 119 km/h against 119 km/h for the A4 40 TFSI. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320i crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.36 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 320i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 320i finishes in 27.81 s versus 28.08 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (232 vs 234 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 320i 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 7.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.78 seconds. The 0.23 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, 320i G20 gagne (7,05 s vs 7,28 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. 320i G20 : 184 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp.
A4 40 TFSI : 232 km/h. 320i G20 : 234 km/h.