Over 0–100 km/h, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 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.
| E-PACE P200 | A5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−1,63 s | 9,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s−1,11 s | 17,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−1,87 s | 31,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 216 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,30 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 | E-PACE P200 | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 6,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 9,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 13,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 26,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 54,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 17,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 31,28 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 216 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the E-PACE P200 hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.98 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the E-PACE P200 leads by 1.63 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the E-PACE P200 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 E-PACE P200 crosses the line in 16.19 s versus 17.30 s. The 1.11 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the E-PACE P200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the E-PACE P200 finishes in 29.41 s versus 31.28 s, with a 1.87 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 216 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the E-PACE P200 and the A5 Sedan are governed to 215 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 (8.74 kg/hp vs 11.30 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 1.63 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, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 9,98 s).
E-PACE P200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 11,30 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. A5 Sedan: 216 km/h.