Over 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback wins (4,64 s vs 8,13 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 | 220d Gran Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−3,49 s | 8,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s−2,91 s | 16,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s−5,33 s | 29,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+32 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,61 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,21 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 | 220d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 5,75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 8,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,63 s | 11,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,91 s | 20,31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | 42,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s | 16,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 29,05 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 218 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 8.13 s for the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer. At this point, the S3 Sportback leads by 3.49 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S3 Sportback is doing 139 km/h against 117 km/h for the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S3 Sportback crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 16.00 s. The 2.91 s gap represents roughly 111 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 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S3 Sportback finishes in 23.72 s versus 29.05 s, with a 5.33 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S3 Sportback is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 220d Gran Tourer at 220 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.61 kg/hp vs 8.21 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.91 seconds. The 3.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback wins (4,64 s vs 8,13 s).
S3 Sportback goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S3 Sportback: 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp. 220d Gran Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,21 kg/hp.
S3 Sportback: 250 km/h. 220d Gran Tourer F44: 218 km/h.