Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet gagne (8,38 s vs 8,65 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.
| 218i Coupé G42 | A3 allstreet | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,38 s+0,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,10 s+0,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,82 s | 29,32 s+0,50 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 223 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,57 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 218i Coupé G42 | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,72 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 3,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,92 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,65 s | 8,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,14 s | 11,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,81 s | 21,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46,33 s | 42,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,29 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,82 s | 29,32 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218i Coupé | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 8.38 s versus 8.65 s for the Bmw 218i Coupé. The 0.27 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 114 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218i Coupé. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.29 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 allstreet continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 allstreet finishes in 29.31 s versus 29.82 s, with a 0.51 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 224 km/h, the Bmw 218i Coupé 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 (9.52 kg/hp vs 9.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.27 seconds. The 0.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet gagne (8,38 s vs 8,65 s).
218i Coupé G42 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
218i Coupé G42 : 156 hp, ratio 9,52 kg/hp. A3 allstreet : 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp.
218i Coupé G42 : 222 km/h. A3 allstreet : 223 km/h.