S5 Avant vs 540i xDrive
Audi · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
S5 Avant
Beats the 540i xDrive by 0.00s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S5 Avant beats the 540i xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S5 Avant thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
362 hp
375 hp
0–100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo V6 MHEV
3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Mild Hybrid
Torque
550 Nm
540 Nm
Price
$66,000
$70,000
Simulated race times
Distance
S5 Avant
540i xDrive
100 m
5.621s
5.621s
1/8 mile
8.328s
8.328s
1/4 mile
12.562s
12.562s
1 km
22.679s
22.679s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S5 Avant is $66,000 vs $70,000 for the 540i xDrive — a $4,000 gap. Power: 540i xDrive makes 13 hp more (362 vs 375).
FAQ
Which is faster, the S5 Avant or the 540i xDrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S5 Avant is faster, beating the 540i xDrive by 0.00 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S5 Avant vs the 540i xDrive?
The S5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the 540i xDrive does it in 4.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S5 Avant produces 362 hp; the 540i xDrive produces 375 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S5 Avant tops out at 250 km/h, and the 540i xDrive reaches 250 km/h.
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