Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 gagne (7,75 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 | 520i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,75 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,66 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s−0,05 s | 28,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+11 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hp | 8,37 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 | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 2,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,34 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 7,75 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 10,84 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 19,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 37,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,66 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 28,68 stight gap |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 231 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 520i hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520i is doing 116 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520i crosses the line in 15.66 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 520i maxes out at 231 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 863 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 11 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 28.68 s. The 0.05 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 Bmw 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 8.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.70 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 gagne (7,75 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. 520i G30 : 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan : 242 km/h. 520i G30 : 231 km/h.