Over 0–100 km/h, A6 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 8,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A6 45 TFSI | 520i Touring G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 8.16 s | 1.83 s · A6 45 TFSI |
| 400 m standing start | 14.54 s | 15.95 s | 1.41 s · A6 45 TFSI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.24 s | 29.29 s | 3.05 s · A6 45 TFSI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 222 km/h | 25 km/h · A6 45 TFSI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.69 kg/hp | 8.89 kg/hp | better ratio · A6 45 TFSI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 45 TFSI | 520i Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s | 1.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.75 s · tight gap | 2.83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 8.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 11.46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.57 s | 21.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.58 s | 43.80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.54 s | 15.95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.24 s | 29.29 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 222 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 8.16 s for the 520i Touring. At this point, the A6 45 TFSI leads by 1.83 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 45 TFSI is doing 128 km/h against 114 km/h for the 520i Touring. The gap is 0.75 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 15.95 s. The 1.41 s gap represents roughly 54 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 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 45 TFSI finishes in 26.23 s versus 29.29 s, with a 3.05 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 45 TFSI is capped at 247 km/h, the 520i Touring at 225 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 8.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.47 seconds. The 1.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, A6 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 8,16 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. 520i Touring G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
A6 45 TFSI: 247 km/h. 520i Touring G30: 222 km/h.