Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant wins (7,00 s vs 7,73 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 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s | 7,00 s+0,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s | 15,02 s+0,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 27,98 s+0,64 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+2 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,76 s | 1,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,92 s | 2,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,38 s | 4,60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,73 s | 7,00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,71 s | 10,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,93 s | 19,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,42 s | 34,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s | 15,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 27,98 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.00 s versus 7.73 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the A6 Avant leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.66 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant crosses the line in 15.02 s versus 15.68 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant finishes in 27.98 s versus 28.61 s, with a 0.63 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The A6 Avant features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A5 Avant’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A5 Avant and the A6 Avant are governed to 240 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 (9.00 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.40 seconds. The 0.73 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 wins (7,00 s vs 7,73 s).
A5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp. A6 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
A5 Avant: 240 km/h. A6 Avant: 238 km/h.