Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,72 s vs 10,76 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 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 10.76 s | 3.04 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 17.65 s | 1.94 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 32.39 s | 4.39 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 195 km/h | 52 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.31 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.05 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s · tight gap | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.44 s | 31.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.10 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 195 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 | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.72 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. At this point, the A5 Sedan leads by 3.04 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 122 km/h against 103 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 0.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.71 s versus 17.65 s. The 1.93 s gap represents roughly 67 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 171 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 27.99 s versus 32.38 s, with a 4.39 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 248 km/h, the 116i at 195 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 (8.31 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 3.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,72 s vs 10,76 s).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,31 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 247 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.