Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 9,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A4 40 TFSI | A5 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.28 s | 9.65 s | 2.37 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.36 s | 17.07 s | 1.71 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.08 s | 30.96 s | 2.88 s · A4 40 TFSI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 214 km/h | 18 km/h · A4 40 TFSI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.97 kg/hp | 11.40 kg/hp | better ratio · A4 40 TFSI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A4 40 TFSI | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 3.66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.10 s | 6.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.28 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.10 s | 13.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.44 s | 25.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.86 s | 53.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.36 s | 17.07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.08 s | 30.96 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 214 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 515 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 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 7.28 s versus 9.65 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the A4 40 TFSI leads by 2.37 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 109 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A4 40 TFSI crosses the line in 15.36 s versus 17.07 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A4 40 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A4 40 TFSI finishes in 28.08 s versus 30.95 s, with a 2.88 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 (7.97 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 2.37 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 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 9,65 s).
A4 40 TFSI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp. A5 Avant: 150 hp, ratio 11,40 kg/hp.
A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h. A5 Avant: 214 km/h.