Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant wins (7,73 s vs 8,16 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 | 520i Touring G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.73 s | 8.16 s | 0.43 s · A5 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 15.68 s | 15.95 s | 0.27 s · A5 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 29.29 s | 0.67 s · A5 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 222 km/h | 18 km/h · A5 Avant |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.00 kg/hp | 8.89 kg/hp | better ratio · 520i Touring G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Avant | 520i Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.76 s | 1.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.92 s | 2.83 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.38 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.73 s | 8.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.71 s | 11.46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.93 s | 21.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.42 s | 43.80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.68 s | 15.95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 29.29 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 222 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.73 s versus 8.16 s for the 520i Touring. At this point, the A5 Avant leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 114 km/h for the 520i Touring. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 15.68 s versus 15.95 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 11 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 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 28.61 s versus 29.29 s, with a 0.67 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 240 km/h, the 520i Touring at 225 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 8.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.47 seconds. The 0.43 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 (7,73 s vs 8,16 s).
A5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp. 520i Touring G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 240 km/h. 520i Touring G30: 222 km/h.