Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F40 wins (8,35 s vs 9,98 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Sedan | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.98 s | 8.35 s | 1.63 s · 118d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.30 s | 16.20 s | 1.10 s · 118d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 29.44 s | 1.84 s · 118d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h | 218 km/h | 2 km/h · 118d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.30 kg/hp | 9.33 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.02 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.85 s | 3.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.99 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.98 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.91 s | 11.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.05 s | 21.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 54.70 s | 43.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.30 s | 16.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 29.44 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 218 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 | 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 400 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (eight-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.98 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the 118d leads by 1.63 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118d is doing 115 km/h against 108 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d crosses the line in 16.20 s versus 17.30 s. The 1.10 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118d finishes in 29.44 s versus 31.28 s, with a 1.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A5 Sedan and the 118d are governed to 216 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (11.30 kg/hp vs 9.33 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 1.63 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 F40 wins (8,35 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 F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,33 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 216 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.