Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Convertible F22 gagne (7,66 s vs 7,79 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 | 220d Convertible F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,66 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,71 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 28,34 s+0,29 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+17 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hp | 8,34 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 | 220d Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,56 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,66 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 10,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 18,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 34,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,71 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 28,34 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 220d Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Bmw 220d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d Convertible. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d Convertible crosses the line in 15.71 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d Convertible finishes in 28.34 s versus 28.62 s, with a 0.29 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (242 km/h), the A5 Sedan never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the Bmw 220d Convertible at 225 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 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 220d Convertible F22 gagne (7,66 s vs 7,79 s).
A5 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,79 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A5 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22 : 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan : 242 km/h. 220d Convertible F22 : 225 km/h.