Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 7,79 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | F-PACE P400e | A5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.79 s | 2.42 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 15.74 s | 2.14 s · F-PACE P400e |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 28.63 s | 4.03 s · F-PACE P400e |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 242 km/h | 22 km/h · A5 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.55 kg/hp | 8.92 kg/hp | better ratio · F-PACE P400e |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F-PACE P400e | A5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.37 s | 7.79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.10 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 19.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.71 s | 34.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.60 s | 15.74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.60 s | 28.63 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 242 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 | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| 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 F-PACE P400e hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The instant torque of 640 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the F-PACE P400e leads by 2.42 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F-PACE P400e is doing 137 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Sedan. The gap is 1.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-PACE P400e crosses the line in 13.60 s versus 15.74 s. The 2.14 s gap represents roughly 83 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F-PACE P400e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-PACE P400e finishes in 24.60 s versus 28.62 s, with a 4.03 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (242 km/h), the A5 Sedan never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE P400e is capped at 220 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.
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 12.41 seconds. The 2.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F-PACE P400e wins (5,37 s vs 7,79 s).
F-PACE P400e goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F-PACE P400e: 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e: 220 km/h. A5 Sedan: 242 km/h.