Sur 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD gagne (6,58 s vs 6,80 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| S90 B5 AWD | A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s−0,22 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,10 s | 14,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s−0,65 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 241 km/h−61 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,24 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | S90 B5 AWD | A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,70 s | 0,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,64 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,89 s | 9,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,63 s | 18,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 34,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 14,86 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,11 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 241 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 885 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S90 B5 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 6.80 s for the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW is 12 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW is doing 118 km/h against 125 km/h for the S90 B5 AWD. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S90 B5 AWD crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 14.86 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the S90 B5 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S90 B5 AWD finishes in 27.11 s versus 27.75 s, with a 0.65 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (241 km/h), the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S90 B5 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW at 241 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 (7.18 kg/hp vs 9.24 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.48 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD gagne (6,58 s vs 6,80 s).
S90 B5 AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S90 B5 AWD : 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 204 hp, ratio 9,24 kg/hp.
S90 B5 AWD : 180 km/h. A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 241 km/h.