Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 9,57 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 Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−1,78 s | 9,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s−1,28 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s−2,36 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+35 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 6,61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 9,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 25,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 57,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 17,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 30,99 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 207 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 | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 9.57 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 1.78 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 17.01 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 30.99 s, with a 2.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 218i Convertible at 207 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 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.88 seconds. The 1.78 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, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 9,57 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. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.