Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan gagne (7,79 s vs 8,23 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 | XC40 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s−0,44 s | 8,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s−0,37 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s−0,76 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 242 km/h+62 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,92 kg/hp | 8,17 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 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,98 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,79 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,81 s | 21,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,87 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,63 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 180 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 | 197 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | — |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.79 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.74 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.39 s, with a 0.76 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 242 km/h, the XC40 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 8.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 0.44 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan gagne (7,79 s vs 8,23 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. XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan : 242 km/h. XC40 B4 : 180 km/h.