Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,78 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 Steptronic F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−0,99 s | 8,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s−0,70 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s−1,34 s | 29,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+32 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,55 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 Steptronic F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,90 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 6,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 12,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 22,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 48,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 29,97 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 | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.78 s for the 218i Steptronic. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218i Steptronic. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.44 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 27 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 29.97 s, with a 1.35 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 218i Steptronic 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 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.37 seconds. The 0.99 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 8,78 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 Steptronic F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 218i Steptronic F44: 210 km/h.