Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan and 520i G30 are neck and neck (7,78 s vs 7,79 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Sedan | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.78 s | 0.01 s · 520i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 15.64 s | 0.10 s · 520i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 28.79 s | 0.16 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 232 km/h | 10 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 8.75 kg/hp | better ratio · 520i G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 7.78 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 11.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | 20.46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | 39.01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 15.64 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 28.79 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 232 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520i hits 100 km/h in 7.78 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 520i is doing 115 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520i crosses the line in 15.64 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520i maxes out at 232 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 685 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 28.78 s. The 0.16 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 520i at 235 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 8.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.92 seconds. The 0.01 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 and 520i G30 are neck and neck (7,78 s vs 7,79 s, no significant gap).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,79 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,75 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 520i G30: 232 km/h.