Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 5,73 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.
| S5 Avant | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s−1,21 s | 5,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s−1,14 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s−1,86 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,35 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,23 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,15 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,55 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,29 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 25,35 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 | 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 | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 5.73 s for the Bmw 430i. At this point, the S5 Avant leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Avant is doing 142 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 430i. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Avant crosses the line in 12.83 s versus 13.97 s. The 1.14 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S5 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S5 Avant finishes in 23.49 s versus 25.35 s, with a 1.86 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 S5 Avant and the Bmw 430i 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 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 1.21 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, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 5,73 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. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
S5 Avant: 250 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.