Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,64 s vs 7,54 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 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−2,90 s | 7,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s−2,57 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,55 s−4,98 s | 28,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+13 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,65 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 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,34 s | 5,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,28 s | 10,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,66 s | 19,87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,27 s | 37,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,55 s | 28,53 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 237 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 7.54 s for the A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW. At this point, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW leads by 2.90 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW is doing 141 km/h against 116 km/h for the A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW. The gap is 1.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 15.50 s. The 2.57 s gap represents roughly 98 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 23.55 s versus 28.53 s, with a 4.98 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 237 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.40 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.55 seconds. The 2.90 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, A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,64 s vs 7,54 s).
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,64 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 367 hp, ratio 5,40 kg/hp. A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. A5 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 237 km/h.