Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 and A3 Sedan are neck and neck (6,21 s vs 6,25 s, no significant gap).
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.
| 730Ld G11 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s | 6,21 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,46 s−0,28 s | 14,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,04 s−1,15 s | 27,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+9 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,13 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 | 730Ld G11 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,74 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 4,27 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s | 6,21 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,37 s | 9,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,26 s | 17,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,69 s | 30,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,46 s | 14,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,04 s | 27,19 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 6.25 s for the Bmw 730Ld. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 730Ld. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 730Ld crosses the line in 14.46 s versus 14.73 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 730Ld continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 730Ld finishes in 26.03 s versus 27.19 s, with a 1.15 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 241 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 730Ld 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 (6.87 kg/hp vs 7.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.24 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 and A3 Sedan are neck and neck (6,21 s vs 6,25 s, no significant gap).
730Ld G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730Ld G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 7,13 kg/hp.
730Ld G11: 250 km/h. A3 Sedan: 241 km/h.