Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,80 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 | Cooper S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 6,80 s+0,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 14,87 s+0,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 26,40 s+2,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+2 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hp | 5,78 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 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,35 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 14,27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | 24,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 14,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 26,40 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 240 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 | 192 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 131 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.86 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.40 s versus 28.62 s, with a 2.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (242 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 242 km/h, the A5 Sedan never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.92 kg/hp vs 5.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 seconds. The 0.99 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, Cooper S FWD wins (6,80 s vs 7,79 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. Cooper S FWD: 192 hp, ratio 5,78 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 240 km/h.