Over 0–100 km/h, A4 40 TFSI wins (7,28 s vs 7,72 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 TFSI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 7,28 s+0,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,36 s+0,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s−0,14 s | 28,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+13 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hp | 7,97 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 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 2,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 5,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 7,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 10,10 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 18,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 34,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 28,08 stight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 232 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 | 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 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the A4 40 TFSI leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A4 40 TFSI is doing 119 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.48 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 15.70 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The A4 40 TFSI maxes out at 232 km/h while the A5 Avant keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.19 s.
Around 838 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Avant overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 13 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 27.94 s versus 28.08 s. The 0.14 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 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 0.44 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 7,72 s).
A5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp. A4 40 TFSI: 190 hp, ratio 7,97 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 245 km/h. A4 40 TFSI: 232 km/h.