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Xpeng MONA M03 vs Audi A5 Sedan: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2024 vs 2026 · Methodology
XpengBEVFaster

MONA M03

208 hp · 240 Nm · 1,581 kg · 2024

VS
AudiDiesel

A5 Sedan

204 hp · 400 Nm · 1,820 kg · 2026

Result · 0–100 km/h

AXpeng MONA M03

7.45 s

Gap0.34 sin favour of MONA M03
BAudi A5 Sedan

7.79 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureMONA M03A5 SedanGap
0–100 km/h7.45 s7.79 s0.34 s · MONA M03
400 m standing start15.48 s15.74 s0.26 s · MONA M03
1,000 m standing start27.51 s28.63 s1.12 s · MONA M03
Top speed (electronically limited)200 km/h242 km/h42 km/h · A5 Sedan
Power-to-weight ratio7.60 kg/hp8.92 kg/hpbetter ratio · MONA M03

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

XpengBEVMONA M03
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
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AudiDieselA5 Sedan
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageMONA M03A5 Sedan
0–30 km/h2.16 s1.83 s
0–50 km/h3.61 s3.04 s
0–80 km/h5.80 s5.46 s
0–100 km/h7.45 s7.79 s
0–120 km/h9.58 s10.74 s
0–160 km/h16.40 s19.81 s
0–200 km/h27.72 s34.87 s
400 m standing start15.48 s15.74 s
1,000 m standing start27.51 s28.63 s
Top speed200 km/h242 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Xpeng

MONA M03

7,60kg/hpratio better by 1,32 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power208 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque240 Nm
Weight1 581 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Audi

A5 Sedan

8,92kg/hpcompensated by −239 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPending
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 820 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox7-speed S tronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the MONA M03 hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.79 s for the A5 Sedan. The instant torque of 240 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the A5 Sedan is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A5 Sedan is doing 117 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the MONA M03 crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the MONA M03 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 28.62 s, with a 1.12 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (242 km/h), the A5 Sedan never recovers its launch deficit.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 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 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 7,79 s).

MONA M03 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).

MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. A5 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,92 kg/hp.

MONA M03: 200 km/h. A5 Sedan: 242 km/h.