Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback wins (4,42 s vs 4,53 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.
| S5 Avant | SQ5 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,42 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s | 12,76 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s−0,01 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,35 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 | S5 Avant | SQ5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,06 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,78 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,23 s | 3,15 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,42 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,15 s | 6,02 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,55 s | 10,50 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,29 s | 17,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s | 12,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 23,50 stight gap |
| 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 965 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 4.53 s for the S5 Avant. At this point, the SQ5 Sportback leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 Sportback is doing 142 km/h against 142 km/h for the S5 Avant. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 Sportback crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.83 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the S5 Avant finishes in 23.49 s versus 23.50 s. The 0.02 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S5 Avant and the SQ5 Sportback 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.35 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 Sportback wins (4,42 s vs 4,53 s).
S5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S5 Avant: 367 hp, ratio 5,35 kg/hp. SQ5 Sportback: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
S5 Avant: 250 km/h. SQ5 Sportback: 250 km/h.