Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Avant and RS 5 Sedan are neck and neck (3,66 s vs 3,73 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 | RS 5 Avant | RS 5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.66 s | 3.73 s | 0.07 s · RS 5 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 11.72 s | 11.78 s | 0.06 s · RS 5 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.36 s | 21.38 s | 0.02 s · RS 5 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.71 kg/hp | 3.69 kg/hp | better ratio · RS 5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS 5 Avant | RS 5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s · tight gap | 1.01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.61 s · tight gap | 1.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.67 s · tight gap | 2.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.66 s · tight gap | 3.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.82 s · tight gap | 4.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s · tight gap | 8.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.48 s · tight gap | 12.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.72 s · tight gap | 11.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.36 s · tight gap | 21.38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the RS 5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 3.66 s versus 3.73 s for the RS 5 Sedan. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS 5 Avant is doing 156 km/h against 156 km/h for the RS 5 Sedan. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS 5 Avant crosses the line in 11.72 s versus 11.77 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.02 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the RS 5 Avant and the RS 5 Sedan are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.71 kg/hp vs 3.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.57 seconds. The 0.07 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, RS 5 Avant and RS 5 Sedan are neck and neck (3,66 s vs 3,73 s, no significant gap).
RS 5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS 5 Avant: 639 hp, ratio 3,71 kg/hp. RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp.
RS 5 Avant: 250 km/h. RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h.