Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,25 s vs 7,72 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 730Ld G11 | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 7.72 s | 1.47 s · 730Ld G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.46 s | 15.71 s | 1.25 s · 730Ld G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.04 s | 28.00 s | 1.96 s · 730Ld G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 247 km/h | 3 km/h · 730Ld G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.87 kg/hp | 8.31 kg/hp | better ratio · 730Ld G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 730Ld G11 | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.74 s | 3.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.56 s | 5.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.25 s | 7.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.37 s | 10.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.26 s | 17.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.69 s | 30.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.46 s | 15.71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.04 s | 28.00 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 247 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the 730Ld hits 100 km/h in 6.25 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. At this point, the 730Ld leads by 1.47 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 730Ld is doing 129 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 0.96 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 730Ld crosses the line in 14.46 s versus 15.71 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 730Ld continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 730Ld finishes in 26.03 s versus 27.99 s, with a 1.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 730Ld and the A5 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.87 kg/hp vs 8.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 1.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,25 s vs 7,72 s).
730Ld G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730Ld G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,31 kg/hp.
730Ld G11: 250 km/h. A5 Sedan: 247 km/h.