Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320e G20 | A4 40 TFSI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 7.28 s | 0.18 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 15.36 s | 0.08 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 28.08 s | 0.69 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 232 km/h | 17 km/h · A4 40 TFSI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.65 kg/hp | 7.97 kg/hp | better ratio · A4 40 TFSI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320e G20 | A4 40 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s · tight gap | 5.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 7.28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 10.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.97 s | 18.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46.63 s | 34.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 15.36 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 28.08 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 232 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A4 40 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 7.28 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 119 km/h for the A4 40 TFSI. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TFSI crosses the line in 15.36 s versus 15.43 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TFSI finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.77 s, with a 0.69 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the 320e 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 7,46 s).
320e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
320e G20: 215 km/h. A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h.