Over 0–100 km/h, A5 Sedan wins (7,72 s vs 8,07 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 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 8.07 s | 0.35 s · A5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.87 s | 0.16 s · A5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 29.49 s | 1.49 s · A5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 213 km/h | 34 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.31 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · A5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A5 Sedan | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.76 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.72 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.24 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.44 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.10 s | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.71 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.00 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 213 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 7.72 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520e is 14 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 520e is doing 113 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Sedan crosses the line in 15.71 s versus 15.86 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Sedan finishes in 27.99 s versus 29.49 s, with a 1.49 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Sedan is capped at 248 km/h, the 520e at 218 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 0.35 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 8,07 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. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
A5 Sedan: 247 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.