Over 0–100 km/h, 218i F44 wins (8,62 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 | 218i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,98 s | 8,62 s+1,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,30 s | 16,35 s+0,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,28 s | 29,76 s+1,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h+1 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,30 kg/hp | 9,64 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 | 218i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,30 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,85 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,99 s | 6,05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,98 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,91 s | 11,94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26,05 s | 22,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 54,70 s | 47,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,30 s | 16,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,28 s | 29,76 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 215 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 | 140 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw 218i hits 100 km/h in 8.62 s versus 9.98 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 218i leads by 1.36 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 218i is doing 113 km/h against 108 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 218i crosses the line in 16.35 s versus 17.30 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 218i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 218i finishes in 29.76 s versus 31.28 s, with a 1.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A5 Sedan and the Bmw 218i 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 9.64 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 1.36 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, 218i F44 wins (8,62 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. 218i F44: 140 hp, ratio 9,64 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 216 km/h. 218i F44: 215 km/h.