Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,35 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.
| E-PACE P200 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,22 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,10 s+0,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,62 s+0,79 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 240 km/h−25 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hp | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | E-PACE P200 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 6,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,22 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 10,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 18,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,10 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. Despite the faster sprint time, the E-PACE P200 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 E-PACE P200 is doing 115 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.41 s, with a 0.79 s lead.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the E-PACE P200 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 (8.74 kg/hp vs 8.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 0.13 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, A3 Sedan gagne (8,22 s vs 8,35 s).
E-PACE P200 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
E-PACE P200 : 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. A3 Sedan : 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200 : 215 km/h. A3 Sedan : 240 km/h.