Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 s vs 9,98 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 Sedan | 118d F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,98 s | 8,51 s+1,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,30 s | 16,27 s+1,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,28 s | 29,62 s+1,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h+4 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,30 kg/hp | 9,30 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 Sedan | 118d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,30 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,85 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,99 s | 5,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,98 s | 8,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,91 s | 11,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,05 s | 21,88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 54,70 s | 47,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,30 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,28 s | 29,62 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 212 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 9.98 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 118d leads by 1.47 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 118d is doing 114 km/h against 108 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 118d crosses the line in 16.27 s versus 17.30 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 118d finishes in 29.61 s versus 31.28 s, with a 1.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 212 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 216 km/h, the Bmw 118d at 212 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 (11.30 kg/hp vs 9.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.30 seconds. The 1.47 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, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 s vs 9,98 s).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 11,30 kg/hp. 118d F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,30 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 216 km/h. 118d F20LCI: 212 km/h.