Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 4,83 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.
| S4 TDI | A110 GT 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 3,92 s+0,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,12 s | 11,97 s+1,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,86 s | 21,76 s+2,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 272 km/h−22 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hp | 3,65 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 | S4 TDI | A110 GT 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,13 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,06 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,50 s | 5,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,04 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 12,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,12 s | 11,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,86 s | 21,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 272 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 805 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 GT 300 hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.84 s for the S4 TDI. At this point, the A110 GT 300 leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 GT 300 is doing 157 km/h against 140 km/h for the S4 TDI. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 GT 300 crosses the line in 11.96 s versus 13.12 s. The 1.15 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A110 GT 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 GT 300 finishes in 21.76 s versus 23.86 s, with a 2.10 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S4 TDI 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 3.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.47 seconds. The 0.92 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 4,83 s).
S4 TDI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S4 TDI: 354 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp.
S4 TDI: 250 km/h. A110 GT 300: 272 km/h.