Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 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 | Cooper S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 6,56 s+1,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 14,62 s+1,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 26,03 s+1,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hp | 5,86 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 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 8,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 13,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 22,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 14,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 26,03 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 km/h | 250 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 | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Cooper S FWD leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 132 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 15.70 s. The 1.08 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 27.94 s, with a 1.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 5.86 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 1.16 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, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 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. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 245 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.