Over 0–100 km/h, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 5,40 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 | 330d F30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,57 s | 5,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,12 s−0,60 s | 13,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,86 s−1,15 s | 25,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,78 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 | S4 TDI | 330d F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,50 s | 7,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,04 s | 12,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 21,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,12 s | 13,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,86 s | 25,01 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 | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 805 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S4 TDI hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.40 s for the Bmw 330d. At this point, the S4 TDI leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S4 TDI is doing 140 km/h against 134 km/h for the Bmw 330d. The gap is 0.39 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S4 TDI crosses the line in 13.12 s versus 13.71 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the S4 TDI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S4 TDI finishes in 23.86 s versus 25.01 s, with a 1.15 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 S4 TDI and the Bmw 330d 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 6.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.42 seconds. The 0.57 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, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 5,40 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. 330d F30: 258 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp.
S4 TDI: 250 km/h. 330d F30: 250 km/h.