Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,36 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 | 5 Long Range FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.36 s | 0.57 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.27 s | 0.53 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 29.07 s | 0.44 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 185 km/h | 57 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 8.33 kg/hp | better ratio · 5 Long Range FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s | 6.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s · tight gap | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | 19.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 29.07 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 185 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 0.66 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.27 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 5 Long Range FWD maxes out at 185 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.44 s from 0.54 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.07 s, with just 0.44 s to spare. The 5 Long Range FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the 5 Long Range FWD at 185 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 12.50 seconds. The 0.57 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 8,36 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. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.