Over 0–100 km/h, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 6,53 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S4 TDI | 630i Gran Turismo G32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.53 s | 1.70 s · S4 TDI |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 14.71 s | 1.59 s · S4 TDI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 26.69 s | 2.83 s · S4 TDI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 6.92 kg/hp | better ratio · S4 TDI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S4 TDI | 630i Gran Turismo G32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.59 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s | 2.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.50 s | 8.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.04 s | 15.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.95 s | 26.64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 14.71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 26.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 785 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S4 TDI hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 6.53 s for the 630i Gran Turismo. At this point, the S4 TDI leads by 1.70 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S4 TDI is doing 140 km/h against 125 km/h for the 630i Gran Turismo. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S4 TDI crosses the line in 13.12 s versus 14.71 s. The 1.59 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S4 TDI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S4 TDI finishes in 23.86 s versus 26.68 s, with a 2.83 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 630i Gran Turismo 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 6.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.28 seconds. The 1.70 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 6,53 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. 630i Gran Turismo G32: 258 hp, ratio 6,92 kg/hp.
S4 TDI: 250 km/h. 630i Gran Turismo G32: 250 km/h.