Over 0–100 km/h, 220i Convertible F22 wins (7,69 s vs 8,38 s).
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.
| 220i Convertible F22 | A3 allstreet | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s−0,69 s | 8,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−0,49 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s−0,50 s | 29,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 223 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,37 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 | 220i Convertible F22 | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,24 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,69 s | 8,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,81 s | 11,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,44 s | 21,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,74 s | 42,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,82 s | 29,32 s |
| Top speed | 220 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| 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 220i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.69 s versus 8.38 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the 220i Convertible leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220i Convertible is doing 115 km/h against 114 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Convertible crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Convertible finishes in 28.82 s versus 29.31 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 226 km/h, the 220i Convertible 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 (8.37 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 13.44 seconds. The 0.69 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, 220i Convertible F22 wins (7,69 s vs 8,38 s).
220i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i Convertible F22: 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp.
220i Convertible F22: 220 km/h. A3 allstreet: 223 km/h.