Over 0–100 km/h, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 s vs 6,97 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S90 B5 AWD | 320d Touring G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 6.97 s | 0.39 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.05 s | 0.29 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.11 s | 27.94 s | 0.83 s · S90 B5 AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 230 km/h | 50 km/h · 320d Touring G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 8.58 kg/hp | better ratio · S90 B5 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S90 B5 AWD | 320d Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.70 s | 1.16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.57 s | 2.20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.64 s · tight gap | 4.69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 6.97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.89 s | 9.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.63 s | 18.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 36.02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.11 s | 27.94 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 230 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S90 B5 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 6.97 s for the 320d Touring. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320d Touring is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 320d Touring is doing 118 km/h against 125 km/h for the S90 B5 AWD. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S90 B5 AWD crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the S90 B5 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S90 B5 AWD finishes in 27.11 s versus 27.93 s, with a 0.83 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the 320d Touring never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S90 B5 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the 320d Touring at 230 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 (7.18 kg/hp vs 8.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.70 seconds. The 0.39 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, S90 B5 AWD wins (6,58 s vs 6,97 s).
S90 B5 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S90 B5 AWD: 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 320d Touring G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp.
S90 B5 AWD: 180 km/h. 320d Touring G20: 230 km/h.