Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F40 wins (8,60 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 | 118i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.98 s | 8.60 s | 1.38 s · 118i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.30 s | 16.38 s | 0.92 s · 118i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 29.71 s | 1.57 s · 118i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h | 213 km/h | 3 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.30 kg/hp | 9.21 kg/hp | better ratio · 118i F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 118i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.85 s | 3.49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.99 s | 6.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.98 s | 8.60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.91 s | 11.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.05 s | 21.90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 54.70 s | 47.56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.30 s | 16.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 29.71 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 213 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 | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.60 s versus 9.98 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the 118i leads by 1.38 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 114 km/h against 108 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.38 s versus 17.30 s. The 0.92 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 118i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118i finishes in 29.71 s versus 31.28 s, with a 1.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 213 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 118i at 213 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 9.21 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 1.38 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, 118i F40 wins (8,60 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. 118i F40: 140 hp, ratio 9,21 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 216 km/h. 118i F40: 213 km/h.