Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 4,83 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.
| M440i G22 | S5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,53 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,84 s+0,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s−0,34 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,53 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,35 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 | M440i G22 | S5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,68 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,24 s | 6,15 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,05 s | 10,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,69 s | 17,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,84 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 965 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 4.83 s for the Bmw M440i. At this point, the S5 Avant leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S5 Avant is doing 142 km/h against 146 km/h for the Bmw M440i. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S5 Avant crosses the line in 12.83 s versus 12.93 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M440i finishes in 23.15 s versus 23.49 s. The 0.34 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M440i and the S5 Avant 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 (4.53 kg/hp vs 5.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, S5 Avant wins (4,53 s vs 4,83 s).
M440i G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M440i G22: 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp. S5 Avant: 367 hp, ratio 5,35 kg/hp.
M440i G22: 250 km/h. S5 Avant: 250 km/h.