Sur 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 gagne (5,42 s vs 6,91 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.
| 330d Touring G20 | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,42 s−1,49 s | 6,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s−1,22 s | 14,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s−2,53 s | 27,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+14 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 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 | 330d Touring G20 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,08 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,71 s | 4,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,42 s | 6,91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 9,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,61 s | 19,22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,38 s | 35,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s | 14,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 27,91 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 236 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 330d Touring | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 330d Touring hits 100 km/h in 5.42 s versus 6.91 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw 330d Touring leads by 1.49 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring is doing 130 km/h against 118 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330d Touring crosses the line in 13.75 s versus 14.97 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring finishes in 25.38 s versus 27.91 s, with a 2.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 330d Touring is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Avant at 236 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 (6.19 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.62 seconds. The 1.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 gagne (5,42 s vs 6,91 s).
330d Touring G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
330d Touring G20 : 286 hp, ratio 6,19 kg/hp. A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
330d Touring G20 : 250 km/h. A5 Avant : 236 km/h.