Over 0–100 km/h, 420i F32 wins (7,44 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 | 420i F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.44 s | 0.28 s · 420i F32 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.38 s | 0.33 s · 420i F32 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.94 s | 28.23 s | 0.29 s · A5 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 238 km/h | 7 km/h · A5 Avant |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.38 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 420i F32 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Avant | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.23 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.35 s | 19.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.43 s | 35.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.94 s | 28.23 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 238 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 420i hits 100 km/h in 7.44 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the 420i leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 420i is doing 117 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.55 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 420i crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 15.70 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 420i maxes out at 238 km/h while the A5 Avant keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
Around 707 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Avant overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 7 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 27.94 s versus 28.23 s. The 0.29 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 245 km/h, the 420i at 240 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 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.15 seconds. The 0.28 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, 420i F32 wins (7,44 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. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 245 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.