Sur 0–100 km/h, 318d F30 gagne (9,13 s vs 9,82 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.
| 318d F30 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,13 s−0,69 s | 9,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,56 s−0,65 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,51 s−0,64 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 215 km/h−6 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,34 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 | 318d F30 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,15 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,13 s | 9,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,95 s | 13,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,23 s | 25,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 61,46 s | 56,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,56 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,51 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed | 209 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 | 143 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 318d hits 100 km/h in 9.13 s versus 9.82 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 318d leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 318d is doing 109 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 0.63 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 318d crosses the line in 16.56 s versus 17.21 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 318d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 151 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 318d finishes in 30.51 s versus 31.15 s, with a 0.63 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (209 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 318d 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 (10.45 kg/hp vs 11.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.05 seconds. The 0.69 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, 318d F30 gagne (9,13 s vs 9,82 s).
318d F30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,13 secondes (simulation calibrée).
318d F30 : 143 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. A3 Sedan : 116 hp, ratio 11,34 kg/hp.
318d F30 : 209 km/h. A3 Sedan : 215 km/h.