Over 0–100 km/h, Countryman S ALL4 and A4 40 TFSI are neck and neck (7,28 s vs 7,33 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Countryman S ALL4 | A4 40 TFSI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.33 s | 7.28 s | 0.05 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s | 15.36 s | 0.01 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.99 s | 28.08 s | 0.09 s · Countryman S ALL4 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 232 km/h | 4 km/h · Countryman S ALL4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.50 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 | Countryman S ALL4 | A4 40 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s | 1.67 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.73 s · tight gap | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.33 s | 7.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.03 s · tight gap | 10.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.11 s | 18.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.31 s | 34.86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.37 s | 15.36 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.99 s · tight gap | 28.08 s |
| Top speed | 236 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 | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 735 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| 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 7.33 s for the Countryman S ALL4. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 120 km/h for the Countryman S ALL4. The gap is 0.03 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 15.37 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.09 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
The Countryman S ALL4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A4 40 TFSI’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.50 kg/hp vs 7.97 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.78 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Countryman S ALL4 and A4 40 TFSI are neck and neck (7,28 s vs 7,33 s, no significant gap).
Countryman S ALL4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Countryman S ALL4: 204 hp, ratio 8,50 kg/hp. A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
Countryman S ALL4: 236 km/h. A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h.