Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,73 s vs 8,68 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 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s−0,95 s | 8,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s−0,72 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s−1,31 s | 29,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+18 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,50 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 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,76 s | 1,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,92 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,38 s | 6,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s | 8,68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,71 s | 12,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,93 s | 22,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,42 s | 46,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s | 16,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 29,93 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 222 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218d Gran Coupe | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.73 s versus 8.68 s for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the A5 Avant leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 15.68 s versus 16.40 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 28.61 s versus 29.93 s, with a 1.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 240 km/h, the Bmw 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (9.00 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 0.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,73 s vs 8,68 s).
A5 Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 240 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44 : 222 km/h.