Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 5,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S5 Avant | 740Ld xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s | 5.24 s | 0.71 s · S5 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 12.84 s | 13.54 s | 0.70 s · S5 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 24.61 s | 1.12 s · S5 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.35 kg/hp | 5.98 kg/hp | better ratio · S5 Avant |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S5 Avant | 740Ld xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.23 s | 3.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s | 5.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.15 s | 7.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.55 s | 12.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.29 s | 19.91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.84 s | 13.54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 24.61 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 | 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 5.24 s for the 740Ld xDrive. At this point, the S5 Avant leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Avant is doing 142 km/h against 136 km/h for the 740Ld xDrive. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Avant crosses the line in 12.83 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 33 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 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S5 Avant finishes in 23.49 s versus 24.60 s, with a 1.12 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 740Ld xDrive 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 5.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.19 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 5,24 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. 740Ld xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,98 kg/hp.
S5 Avant: 250 km/h. 740Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h.