Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,72 s vs 7,93 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.
| A5 Avant | A6 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s−0,21 s | 7,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s−0,10 s | 15,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s−0,92 s | 28,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+1 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,36 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 | A5 Avant | A6 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 11,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 20,52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 36,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,81 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 28,86 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 244 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.72 s versus 7.93 s for the A6 Sedan. Despite the faster sprint time, the A6 Sedan is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan is doing 115 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A5 Avant crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 15.81 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A5 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A5 Avant finishes in 27.94 s versus 28.86 s, with a 0.92 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 244 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A5 Avant and the A6 Sedan are governed to 245 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.38 kg/hp vs 9.36 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.78 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A5 Avant gagne (7,72 s vs 7,93 s).
A5 Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,72 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp. A6 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 9,36 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 245 km/h. A6 Sedan : 244 km/h.