Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,33 s vs 3,73 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.
| RS e-tron GT | RS 5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−0,40 s | 3,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,32 s−0,46 s | 11,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,60 s−0,78 s | 21,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,57 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,69 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 | RS e-tron GT | RS 5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,95 s | 1,01 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,59 s | 1,68 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,55 s | 2,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,32 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,15 s | 8,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,16 s | 12,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,32 s | 11,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,60 s | 21,38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.73 s for the RS 5 Sedan. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 163 km/h against 156 km/h for the RS 5 Sedan. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.31 s versus 11.77 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 227 km/h versus 218 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.60 s versus 21.38 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the RS e-tron GT 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 (3.57 kg/hp vs 3.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.57 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,33 s vs 3,73 s).
RS e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS e-tron GT: 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp. RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h.