Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 10,41 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.
| 216i Active Tourer G42 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10,41 s | 9,87 s+0,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,51 s | 17,21 s+0,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,92 s | 31,24 s+0,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 206 km/h | 215 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12,05 kg/hp | 11,68 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 216i Active Tourer G42 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,22 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,75 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,14 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10,41 s | 9,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14,77 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 28,87 s | 26,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 74,52 s | 58,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,51 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,92 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 9.87 s versus 10.41 s for the Bmw 216i Active Tourer. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 108 km/h against 105 km/h for the Bmw 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 17.50 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 31.24 s versus 31.91 s, with a 0.68 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (206 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 206 km/h, the Bmw 216i Active Tourer 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 (12.05 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 0.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (9,87 s vs 10,41 s).
216i Active Tourer G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,41 seconds (calibrated simulation).
216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.