Sur 0–100 km/h, 430d Convertible G22 gagne (5,70 s vs 6,80 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.
| 430d Convertible G22 | A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,70 s−1,10 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s−0,86 s | 14,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,64 s−2,12 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+9 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,57 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,24 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 | 430d Convertible G22 | A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 0,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,09 s | 1,98 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,98 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,70 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,87 s | 9,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,93 s | 18,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,66 s | 34,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 14,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,64 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 241 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 880 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 430d Convertible | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 885 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 430d Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.70 s versus 6.80 s for the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW. At this point, the Bmw 430d Convertible leads by 1.10 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 430d Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 118 km/h for the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 430d Convertible crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 14.86 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 430d Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 430d Convertible finishes in 25.64 s versus 27.75 s, with a 2.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 241 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 430d Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW at 241 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 (6.57 kg/hp vs 9.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.48 seconds. The 1.10 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, 430d Convertible G22 gagne (5,70 s vs 6,80 s).
430d Convertible G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,70 secondes (simulation calibrée).
430d Convertible G22 : 286 hp, ratio 6,57 kg/hp. A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 204 hp, ratio 9,24 kg/hp.
430d Convertible G22 : 250 km/h. A5 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 241 km/h.