Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Sedan wins (4,50 s vs 8,42 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 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.50 s | 8.42 s | 3.92 s · S5 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 16.27 s | 3.47 s · S5 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 29.52 s | 6.13 s · S5 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 220 km/h | 30 km/h · S5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.31 kg/hp | 9.60 kg/hp | better ratio · S5 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S5 Sedan | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.22 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.50 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.11 s | 11.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.43 s | 21.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.98 s | 43.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 29.52 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 220 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 | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the S5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.50 s versus 8.42 s for the 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the S5 Sedan leads by 3.92 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Sedan is doing 142 km/h against 115 km/h for the 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 2.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Sedan crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 16.26 s. The 3.47 s gap represents roughly 129 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 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S5 Sedan finishes in 23.38 s versus 29.52 s, with a 6.13 s lead.
The S5 Sedan features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 220d Active Tourer’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 220d Active Tourer at 220 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 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 3.92 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 8,42 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. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
S5 Sedan: 250 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.