Over 0–100 km/h, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 5,63 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 | F-TYPE P300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.63 s | 0.79 s · S4 TDI |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 13.69 s | 0.57 s · S4 TDI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 24.35 s | 0.49 s · S4 TDI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 5.32 kg/hp | better ratio · S4 TDI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S4 TDI | F-TYPE P300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.61 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s | 2.69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.50 s | 7.17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.04 s | 11.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.95 s | 18.21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 13.69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 24.35 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 | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the S4 TDI hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.63 s for the F-TYPE P300. At this point, the S4 TDI leads by 0.79 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S4 TDI is doing 140 km/h against 140 km/h for the F-TYPE P300. The gap is 0.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S4 TDI crosses the line in 13.12 s versus 13.69 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the S4 TDI finishes in 23.86 s versus 24.35 s, with just 0.50 s to spare. The F-TYPE P300 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S4 TDI and the F-TYPE P300 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 5.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.14 seconds. The 0.79 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 5,63 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. F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp.
S4 TDI: 250 km/h. F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h.