Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,62 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 xDrive F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−0,83 s | 8,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s−0,55 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s−1,24 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+32 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 | A5 Sedan | 118d xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,80 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,05 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 12,06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 23,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 52,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 29,87 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.62 s for the Bmw 118d xDrive. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 0.83 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 118d xDrive. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.28 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.87 s, with a 1.24 s lead.
The Bmw 118d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Sedan’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the Bmw 118d xDrive at 210 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 (8.92 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.20 seconds. The 0.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,62 s).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 118d xDrive F20LCI: 210 km/h.