Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant wins (7,00 s vs 7,62 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 Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.62 s | 0.62 s · A6 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 15.55 s | 0.53 s · A6 Avant |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.98 s | 28.34 s | 0.36 s · A6 Avant |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 238 km/h | 236 km/h | 2 km/h · A6 Avant |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.80 kg/hp | 8.53 kg/hp | better ratio · 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Avant | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.08 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.10 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.60 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.04 s | 10.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.37 s | 19.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34.70 s · tight gap | 34.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.02 s | 15.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.98 s | 28.34 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 236 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 | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.00 s versus 7.62 s for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. At this point, the A6 Avant leads by 0.62 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 118 km/h for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.56 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant crosses the line in 15.02 s versus 15.55 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 21 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 28.34 s, with just 0.36 s to spare. The 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Avant and the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe 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 8.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.25 seconds. The 0.62 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 7,62 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 Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.
A6 Avant: 238 km/h. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 236 km/h.