Sur 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition Sedan G80 gagne (3,88 s vs 7,72 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.
| M3 Competition Sedan G80 | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−3,84 s | 7,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s−4,06 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s−7,02 s | 27,94 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,39 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,38 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 | M3 Competition Sedan G80 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 5,76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 7,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,84 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,51 s | 17,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,33 s | 29,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s | 27,94 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M3 Competition Sedan | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan leads by 3.84 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan is doing 163 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 2.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan crosses the line in 11.64 s versus 15.70 s. The 4.06 s gap represents roughly 159 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan finishes in 20.91 s versus 27.94 s, with a 7.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Avant at 245 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 (3.39 kg/hp vs 8.38 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 3.84 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, M3 Competition Sedan G80 gagne (3,88 s vs 7,72 s).
M3 Competition Sedan G80 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,88 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M3 Competition Sedan G80 : 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp. A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp.
M3 Competition Sedan G80 : 250 km/h. A5 Avant : 245 km/h.