Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Sedan wins (3,73 s vs 7,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | RS 5 Sedan | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 7.46 s | 3.73 s · RS 5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 15.44 s | 3.66 s · RS 5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.38 s | 28.77 s | 7.39 s · RS 5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 215 km/h | 35 km/h · RS 5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.69 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · RS 5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS 5 Sedan | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.01 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.68 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.74 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.89 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.03 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.49 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.38 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 215 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 | 2 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the RS 5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. At this point, the RS 5 Sedan leads by 3.73 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS 5 Sedan is doing 156 km/h against 115 km/h for the 320e. The gap is 2.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS 5 Sedan crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 15.43 s. The 3.66 s gap represents roughly 136 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS 5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS 5 Sedan finishes in 21.38 s versus 28.77 s, with a 7.39 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS 5 Sedan is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 320e at 220 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.69 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 3.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Sedan wins (3,73 s vs 7,46 s).
RS 5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.