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BMW 120d xDrive F20LCI vs Audi A3 Sedan: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2018 vs 2026 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

120d xDrive F20LCI

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,495 kg · 2018

VS
AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

150 hp · 250 Nm · 1,290 kg · 2026

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

120d xDrive F20LCI

7,87kg/hpratio better by 0,73 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 495 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Audi

A3 Sedan

8,60kg/hpcompensated by −205 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPending
Torque250 Nm
Weight1 290 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed manual gearbox

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of 120d xDrive F20LCI
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Instead of A3 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

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120d xDrive F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,87 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.

120d xDrive F20LCI: 222 km/h. A3 Sedan: 240 km/h.