Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback gagne (4,64 s vs 6,27 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.
| S3 Sportback | 128ti F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−1,63 s | 6,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s−1,35 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s−2,15 s | 25,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,61 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,45 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 | S3 Sportback | 128ti F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 4,76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 6,27 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,63 s | 8,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,91 s | 13,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | 22,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 25,87 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 128ti | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the S3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 6.27 s for the Bmw 128ti. At this point, the S3 Sportback leads by 1.63 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S3 Sportback is doing 139 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 128ti. The gap is 1.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S3 Sportback crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 14.44 s. The 1.35 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S3 Sportback continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S3 Sportback finishes in 23.72 s versus 25.86 s, with a 2.15 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S3 Sportback and the Bmw 128ti are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.61 kg/hp vs 5.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.33 seconds. The 1.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback gagne (4,64 s vs 6,27 s).
S3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,64 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S3 Sportback : 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp. 128ti F40 : 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp.
S3 Sportback : 250 km/h. 128ti F40 : 250 km/h.