Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (5,20 s vs 5,37 s).
Performance comparison
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 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW | 530d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,20 s−0,17 s | 5,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,50 s−0,20 s | 13,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s−0,56 s | 25,14 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,90 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,49 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 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW | 530d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,01 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,71 s | 3,75 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,20 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,01 s | 7,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,07 s | 13,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,01 s | 22,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,50 s | 13,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 25,14 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 720 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 5.20 s versus 5.37 s for the Bmw 530d xDrive. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 530d xDrive is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW is doing 135 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 530d xDrive. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW crosses the line in 13.49 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 24.57 s versus 25.14 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW and the Bmw 530d xDrive are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (5,20 s vs 5,37 s).
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,20 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW : 367 hp, ratio 5,90 kg/hp. 530d xDrive G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. 530d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.