Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F44 wins (7,61 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 F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.61 s | 0.11 s · 220d F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.67 s | 0.04 s · 220d F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 28.22 s | 0.22 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 235 km/h | 12 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.31 kg/hp | 7.92 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 220d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.11 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.61 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s · tight gap | 10.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.44 s | 18.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.10 s | 33.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.67 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 28.22 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 235 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.61 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the 220d leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d is doing 120 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220d crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 220d maxes out at 235 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 247 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 501 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 12 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 27.99 s versus 28.21 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 248 km/h, the 220d at 235 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 7.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.91 seconds. The 0.11 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, 220d F44 wins (7,61 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 F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 247 km/h. 220d F44: 235 km/h.