Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback gagne (4,64 s vs 7,75 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 | 420d Convertible G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−3,11 s | 7,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s−2,55 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s−4,97 s | 28,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+14 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,61 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,34 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 | S3 Sportback | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 2,64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,63 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,91 s | 20,11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,72 s | 28,69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 236 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 | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 420d Convertible | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 7.75 s for the Bmw 420d Convertible. At this point, the S3 Sportback leads by 3.11 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S3 Sportback is doing 139 km/h against 116 km/h for the Bmw 420d Convertible. The gap is 1.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S3 Sportback crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 15.64 s. The 2.56 s gap represents roughly 97 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 28.69 s, with a 4.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 420d Convertible at 236 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 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 3.11 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 7,75 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. 420d Convertible G22 : 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
S3 Sportback : 250 km/h. 420d Convertible G22 : 236 km/h.