Over 0–100 km/h, A6 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 6,56 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 | Cooper S FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 6.56 s | 0.23 s · A6 45 TFSI |
| 400 m standing start | 14.54 s | 14.62 s | 0.08 s · A6 45 TFSI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.24 s | 26.03 s | 0.21 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 250 km/h | 3 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.69 kg/hp | 5.86 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 45 TFSI | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.75 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 4.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.33 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 8.41 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.57 s | 13.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.58 s | 22.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.54 s · tight gap | 14.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.24 s | 26.03 s |
| Top speed limited | 247 km/h | 250 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the A6 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 6.56 s for the Cooper S FWD. At this point, the A6 45 TFSI leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 45 TFSI is doing 128 km/h against 132 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 45 TFSI crosses the line in 14.54 s versus 14.62 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 247 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 247 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 26.23 s. The 0.21 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 247 km/h, the A6 45 TFSI never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.69 kg/hp vs 5.86 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.77 seconds. The 0.23 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 45 TFSI wins (6,33 s vs 6,56 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. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
A6 45 TFSI: 247 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.