Sur 0–100 km/h, 318i G20 gagne (8,33 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.
| 318i G20 | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,33 s−1,32 s | 9,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,07 s−1,00 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,44 s−1,52 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+9 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,55 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 | 318i G20 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 3,66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 6,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,33 s | 9,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,68 s | 13,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,84 s | 25,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 43,57 s | 53,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,07 s | 17,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,44 s | 30,96 s |
| Top speed | 223 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 | 156 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 318i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 Bmw 318i hits 100 km/h in 8.33 s versus 9.65 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw 318i leads by 1.32 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 318i is doing 113 km/h against 109 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 318i crosses the line in 16.06 s versus 17.07 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 318i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 318i finishes in 29.44 s versus 30.95 s, with a 1.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 214 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 318i is capped at 223 km/h, the A5 Avant at 214 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.55 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 1.32 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, 318i G20 gagne (8,33 s vs 9,65 s).
318i G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,33 secondes (simulation calibrée).
318i G20 : 156 hp, ratio 9,55 kg/hp. A5 Avant : 150 hp, ratio 11,40 kg/hp.
318i G20 : 223 km/h. A5 Avant : 214 km/h.