Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Sedan wins (4,50 s vs 4,67 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.
| 545e xDrive G30 | S5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,50 s+0,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s | 12,80 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,40 s | 23,39 s+0,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,31 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 | 545e xDrive G30 | S5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 3,22 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,50 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,25 s | 6,11 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,49 s | 10,43 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,71 s | 16,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s | 12,80 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,40 s | 23,39 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 | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 945 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 |
Off the line, the S5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.50 s versus 4.68 s for the Bmw 545e xDrive. Despite lacking instant torque, 367 hp of power compensates. At this point, the S5 Sedan leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Sedan is doing 142 km/h against 143 km/h for the Bmw 545e xDrive. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Sedan crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 12.91 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the S5 Sedan finishes in 23.38 s versus 23.40 s, with just 0.01 s to spare. The Bmw 545e xDrive fails to fully close the launch gap.
On paper, the Bmw 545e xDrive combines 394 hp, 600 Nm and 1,945 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the S5 Sedan. Yet the S5 Sedan launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the S5 Sedan has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 545e xDrive and the S5 Sedan 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.16 seconds. The 0.17 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 4,67 s).
545e xDrive G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
545e xDrive G30: 394 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. S5 Sedan: 367 hp, ratio 5,31 kg/hp.
545e xDrive G30: 250 km/h. S5 Sedan: 250 km/h.