Sur 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI gagne (5,81 s vs 6,63 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.
| TT 45 TFSI | Z4 sDrive20i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−0,82 s | 6,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s−0,76 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s−1,67 s | 27,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+13 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,21 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 | TT 45 TFSI | Z4 sDrive20i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,50 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 2,51 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 4,65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 6,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 9,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,21 s | 16,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,61 s | 30,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s | 27,16 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Z4 sDrive20i | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the TT 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 6.63 s for the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i. At this point, the TT 45 TFSI leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the TT 45 TFSI is doing 133 km/h against 123 km/h for the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the TT 45 TFSI crosses the line in 14.06 s versus 14.82 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the TT 45 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the TT 45 TFSI finishes in 25.49 s versus 27.16 s, with a 1.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (251 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 241 km/h, the Bmw Z4 sDrive20i 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 (5.43 kg/hp vs 7.21 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.69 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI gagne (5,81 s vs 6,63 s).
TT 45 TFSI passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,81 secondes (simulation calibrée).
TT 45 TFSI : 245 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. Z4 sDrive20i G29 : 197 hp, ratio 7,21 kg/hp.
TT 45 TFSI : 251 km/h. Z4 sDrive20i G29 : 238 km/h.