Over 0–100 km/h, A6 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 7,57 s).
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 45 TFSI | 220i Gran Tourer F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s−1,24 s | 7,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,54 s−1,01 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,24 s−1,85 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h+25 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,69 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,73 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 45 TFSI | 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,75 s | 3,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,62 s | 5,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,33 s | 7,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,51 s | 10,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,57 s | 17,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,58 s | 33,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,54 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,24 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the A6 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 7.57 s for the 220i Gran Tourer. At this point, the A6 45 TFSI leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 45 TFSI is doing 128 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 45 TFSI crosses the line in 14.54 s versus 15.55 s. The 1.01 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 45 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 45 TFSI finishes in 26.23 s versus 28.08 s, with a 1.85 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 45 TFSI is capped at 247 km/h, the 220i Gran Tourer at 222 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 (6.69 kg/hp vs 7.73 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.62 seconds. The 1.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A6 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 7,57 s).
A6 45 TFSI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 45 TFSI: 245 hp, ratio 6,69 kg/hp. 220i Gran Tourer F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,73 kg/hp.
A6 45 TFSI: 247 km/h. 220i Gran Tourer F22: 222 km/h.