Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TDI wins (7,79 s vs 9,65 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.
| A4 40 TDI | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−1,86 s | 9,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s−1,30 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−2,87 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+28 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,40 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 | A4 40 TDI | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,66 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,84 s | 6,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 9,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,28 s | 13,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,57 s | 25,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,63 s | 53,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,77 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 214 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A4 40 TDI hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 9.65 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the A4 40 TDI leads by 1.86 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TDI is doing 122 km/h against 109 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TDI crosses the line in 15.77 s versus 17.07 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TDI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TDI finishes in 28.08 s versus 30.95 s, with a 2.87 s lead.
Electronically capped at 214 km/h, the A5 Avant 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 (8.29 kg/hp vs 11.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.83 seconds. The 1.86 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TDI wins (7,79 s vs 9,65 s).
A4 40 TDI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp. A5 Avant: 150 hp, ratio 11,40 kg/hp.
A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h. A5 Avant: 214 km/h.