Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,00 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 | S60 B4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.00 s | 0.21 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s | 15.82 s | 0.08 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 28.88 s | 0.25 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h | 180 km/h | 62 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.92 kg/hp | 8.27 kg/hp | better ratio · S60 B4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | S60 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.46 s · tight gap | 5.57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.79 s | 8.00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 11.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.81 s | 20.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.87 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.74 s · tight gap | 15.82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.63 s | 28.88 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 180 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 | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.00 s for the S60 B4. Despite the faster sprint time, the S60 B4 is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the S60 B4 is doing 115 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 15.82 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 28.87 s, with a 0.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the S60 B4 at 180 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 8.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.00 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,79 s vs 8,00 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. S60 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,27 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 242 km/h. S60 B4: 180 km/h.