Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,92 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 | 600e 156 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.92 s | 1.13 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.73 s | 0.99 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 31.23 s | 2.60 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 150 km/h | 92 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 10.06 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 600e 156 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 12.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.73 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 31.23 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 150 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.92 s for the 600e 156. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.73 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 31.23 s, with a 2.60 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 600e 156 at 150 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.15 seconds. The 1.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,92 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. 600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 600e 156: 150 km/h.