Over 0–100 km/h, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 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 | XM 50e G09 | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.19 s | 7.72 s | 2.53 s · XM 50e G09 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.44 s | 15.71 s | 2.27 s · XM 50e G09 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.30 s | 28.00 s | 3.70 s · XM 50e G09 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 247 km/h | 3 km/h · XM 50e G09 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.50 kg/hp | 8.31 kg/hp | better ratio · XM 50e G09 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | XM 50e G09 | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.39 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 3.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.82 s | 5.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.19 s | 7.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.88 s | 10.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.59 s | 17.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.84 s | 30.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.44 s | 15.71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.30 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 | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| 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 XM 50e hits 100 km/h in 5.19 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Sedan. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the XM 50e leads by 2.53 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the XM 50e is doing 139 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 1.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the XM 50e crosses the line in 13.44 s versus 15.71 s. The 2.27 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the XM 50e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the XM 50e finishes in 24.30 s versus 27.99 s, with a 3.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The XM 50e 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 share the same electronic speed cap: the XM 50e 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 2.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 s vs 7,72 s).
XM 50e G09 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XM 50e G09: 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,31 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09: 250 km/h. A5 Sedan: 247 km/h.