Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant wins (7,00 s vs 7,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A6 Avant | 420i F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.44 s | 0.44 s · A6 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 15.38 s | 0.36 s · A6 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.98 s | 28.23 s | 0.25 s · A6 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 238 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.80 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 420i F32 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Avant | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.08 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.10 s | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.60 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.04 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.37 s | 19.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.70 s | 35.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 15.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.98 s | 28.23 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 238 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A6 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.00 s versus 7.44 s for the 420i. At this point, the A6 Avant leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420i. The gap is 0.38 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant crosses the line in 15.02 s versus 15.38 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant finishes in 27.98 s versus 28.23 s, with just 0.25 s to spare. The 420i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Avant and the 420i are governed to 238 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 (9.80 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.15 seconds. The 0.44 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 7,44 s).
A6 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
A6 Avant: 238 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.