Sur 0–100 km/h, 430d xDrive G22 gagne (5,04 s vs 7,79 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 xDrive G22 | A5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,04 s−2,75 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s−2,37 s | 15,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,46 s−4,17 s | 28,63 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+8 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,92 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 xDrive G22 | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,19 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,54 s | 5,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,04 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,91 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 19,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,88 s | 34,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s | 15,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,46 s | 28,63 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 242 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 | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 430d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.04 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 430d xDrive leads by 2.75 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 430d xDrive is doing 136 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 1.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 430d xDrive crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 15.74 s. The 2.37 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 430d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 430d xDrive finishes in 24.46 s versus 28.62 s, with a 4.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw 430d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Sedan’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 Bmw 430d xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Sedan at 242 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 (6.22 kg/hp vs 8.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 seconds. The 2.75 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 xDrive G22 gagne (5,04 s vs 7,79 s).
430d xDrive G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,04 secondes (simulation calibrée).
430d xDrive G22 : 286 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp. A5 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp.
430d xDrive G22 : 250 km/h. A5 Sedan : 242 km/h.