Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,73 s vs 8,15 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 | C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s−0,42 s | 8,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s−0,07 s | 15,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s−0,28 s | 28,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+9 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,85 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 | C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,76 s | 1,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,92 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,38 s | 5,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s | 8,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,71 s | 11,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,93 s | 20,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,42 s | 35,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s | 15,75 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 28,90 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 231 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 | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.73 s versus 8.15 s for the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain. Despite the faster sprint time, the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain is doing 113 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Avant. 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 15.75 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 28.61 s versus 28.90 s, with a 0.28 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Avant’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 240 km/h, the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain at 231 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 9.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.25 seconds. The 0.42 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 8,15 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. C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 : 197 hp, ratio 9,85 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 240 km/h. C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 : 231 km/h.