Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (5,13 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.
7.72 s
| Measure | S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | A5 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.72 s | 2.59 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.34 s | 15.71 s | 2.37 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.11 s | 27.94 s | 3.83 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 245 km/h | 5 km/h · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.14 kg/hp | 8.38 kg/hp | better ratio · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.05 s | 2.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.53 s | 5.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.98 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.91 s | 17.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.40 s | 29.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.34 s | 15.71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.11 s | 27.94 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 255 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 2.59 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 135 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 1.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 13.33 s versus 15.70 s. The 2.37 s gap represents roughly 96 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 24.11 s versus 27.94 s, with a 3.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Avant’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version 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 (6.14 kg/hp vs 8.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 2.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (5,13 s vs 7,72 s).
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 367 hp, ratio 6,14 kg/hp. A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp.
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. A5 Avant: 245 km/h.