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 | A5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s−0,07 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s−0,03 s | 15,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s−0,69 s | 28,63 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+3 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,92 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 | A5 Avant | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 7,79 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 19,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 34,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,74 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 28,63 s |
| 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 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 A5 Sedan. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the A5 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 27.94 s versus 28.62 s, with a 0.69 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 245 km/h, the A5 Sedan at 242 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 8.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 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. A5 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 245 km/h. A5 Sedan : 242 km/h.