Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,72 s vs 7,79 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.
| A5 Avant | A4 40 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s−0,07 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s−0,06 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s−0,15 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+3 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hp | 8,29 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 | A5 Avant | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,61 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 5,84 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 7,79 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 10,28 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 17,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 30,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,77 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 28,09 stight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 242 km/h |
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 | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.72 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A5 Avant is doing 122 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory — both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.14 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.
Electronically capped at 245 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 (8.38 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.07 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, A5 Avant gagne (7,72 s vs 7,79 s).
A5 Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,72 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI : 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 245 km/h. A4 40 TDI : 242 km/h.