Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron wins (7,12 s vs 9,87 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A6 Avant e-tron | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,12 s−2,75 s | 9,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,22 s−1,99 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,38 s−3,86 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 215 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,68 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A6 Avant e-tron | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,02 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,12 s | 9,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,64 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,69 s | 26,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,24 s | 58,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,22 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,38 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 435 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the A6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 9.87 s for the A3 Sedan. The instant torque of 435 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the A6 Avant e-tron leads by 2.75 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron is doing 123 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant e-tron crosses the line in 15.21 s versus 17.21 s. The 1.99 s gap represents roughly 72 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron finishes in 27.38 s versus 31.24 s, with a 3.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the A6 Avant e-tron never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 16.25 seconds. The 2.75 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, A6 Avant e-tron wins (7,12 s vs 9,87 s).
A6 Avant e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Avant e-tron: 286 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.