Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 gagne (6,97 s vs 7,79 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.
| A4 40 TDI | 320d Touring G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 6,97 s+0,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,05 s+0,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 27,94 s+0,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+12 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,58 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 | A4 40 TDI | 320d Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 6,97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 9,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 18,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 36,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 27,94 stight gap |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320d Touring | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320d Touring hits 100 km/h in 6.97 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the Bmw 320d Touring leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320d Touring is doing 118 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.92 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320d Touring crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 320d Touring maxes out at 230 km/h while the A4 40 TDI keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.52 s from 0.72 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 320d Touring finishes in 27.93 s versus 28.08 s, with just 0.15 s to spare. The A4 40 TDI fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw 320d Touring 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 (8.29 kg/hp vs 8.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.82 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, 320d Touring G20 gagne (6,97 s vs 7,79 s).
A4 40 TDI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,79 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A4 40 TDI : 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. 320d Touring G20 : 190 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI : 242 km/h. 320d Touring G20 : 230 km/h.