Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,29 s vs 7,72 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 | 220d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.29 s | 0.43 s · 220d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.41 s | 0.30 s · 220d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 27.65 s | 0.35 s · 220d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 230 km/h | 17 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.31 kg/hp | 7.53 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.11 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 9.70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.44 s | 16.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.10 s | 30.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 27.65 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 230 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the 220d leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d is doing 124 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 220d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220d finishes in 27.65 s versus 27.99 s, with a 0.35 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (247 km/h), the A5 Sedan never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 248 km/h, the 220d at 230 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 7.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 0.43 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, 220d F22 wins (7,29 s vs 7,72 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. 220d F22: 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 247 km/h. 220d F22: 230 km/h.