Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,38 s vs 8,67 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 120d F40 | A3 allstreet | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s | 8.67 s | 1.29 s · 120d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 16.46 s | 1.05 s · 120d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 29.43 s | 1.53 s · 120d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 223 km/h | 8 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.63 kg/hp | 8.80 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 120d F40 | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.87 s | 2.34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.29 s | 6.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.38 s | 8.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.97 s | 11.58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.66 s | 20.45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.84 s | 39.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.41 s | 16.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.90 s | 29.43 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 223 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.38 s versus 8.67 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the 120d leads by 1.29 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 121 km/h against 116 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 16.46 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120d finishes in 27.90 s versus 29.42 s, with a 1.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 231 km/h, the 120d 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 (7.63 kg/hp vs 8.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.35 seconds. The 1.29 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, 120d F40 wins (7,38 s vs 8,67 s).
120d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 8,80 kg/hp.
120d F40: 231 km/h. A3 allstreet: 223 km/h.