Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant wins (6,91 s vs 7,72 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Avant | A5 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 6.91 s | 0.81 s · A5 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 14.97 s | 0.74 s · A5 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.94 s | 27.91 s | 0.03 s · A5 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 236 km/h | 9 km/h · A5 Avant |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.38 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Avant |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Avant | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 4.55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 6.91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.23 s | 9.91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.35 s | 19.22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.43 s | 35.03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 14.97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.94 s | 27.91 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 236 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 6.91 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the A5 Avant leads by 0.81 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Avant is doing 118 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.96 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 14.97 s versus 15.70 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The A5 Avant maxes out at 236 km/h while the A5 Avant keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.47 s from 0.74 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 27.91 s versus 27.94 s, with just 0.03 s to spare. The A5 Avant fails to fully close the launch gap.
The A5 Avant features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Avant’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 245 km/h, the A5 Avant at 236 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 (8.38 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 0.81 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, A5 Avant wins (6,91 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. A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 245 km/h. A5 Avant: 236 km/h.