Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Sedan wins (4,50 s vs 8,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S5 Sedan | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.50 s | 8.65 s | 4.15 s · S5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 16.41 s | 3.61 s · S5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 29.83 s | 6.44 s · S5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 218 km/h | 32 km/h · S5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.31 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · S5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S5 Sedan | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.22 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.50 s | 8.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.11 s | 11.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.43 s | 22.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.98 s | 47.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 16.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 29.83 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 218 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 | 1 950 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the S5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.50 s versus 8.65 s for the 118d. At this point, the S5 Sedan leads by 4.15 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Sedan is doing 142 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 2.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Sedan crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 16.41 s. The 3.61 s gap represents roughly 133 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S5 Sedan finishes in 23.38 s versus 29.82 s, with a 6.44 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S5 Sedan is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 118d at 218 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.31 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.03 seconds. The 4.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Sedan wins (4,50 s vs 8,65 s).
S5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,50 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S5 Sedan: 367 hp, ratio 5,31 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
S5 Sedan: 250 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.