Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,70 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Sedan | 318i Touring E90 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.70 s | 0.91 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.29 s | 0.55 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 30.04 s | 1.41 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 206 km/h | 36 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 11.12 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 318i Touring E90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 12.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | 23.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | 51.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 30.04 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 206 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.70 s for the 318i Touring. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 0.91 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 110 km/h for the 318i Touring. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.29 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 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 30.04 s, with a 1.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 318i Touring at 206 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 11.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.67 seconds. The 0.91 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,70 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. 318i Touring E90: 129 hp, ratio 11,12 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 318i Touring E90: 206 km/h.