Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan and 520d G30 are neck and neck (7,69 s vs 7,72 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A5 Sedan | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.69 s | 0.03 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.64 s | 0.07 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 28.82 s | 0.82 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 224 km/h | 23 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.31 kg/hp | 8.87 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 2.66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 7.69 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 10.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.44 s | 20.52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.10 s | 41.66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.64 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 28.82 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 224 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 | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.69 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.41 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.63 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520d maxes out at 224 km/h while the A5 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 247 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.23 s.
Around 449 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A5 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 23 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 27.99 s versus 28.82 s. The 0.82 s delta in favour of the A5 Sedan shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 248 km/h, the 520d at 225 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 8.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.84 seconds. The 0.03 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, A5 Sedan and 520d G30 are neck and neck (7,69 s vs 7,72 s, no significant gap).
A5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,31 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,87 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 247 km/h. 520d G30: 224 km/h.