Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman wins (5,52 s vs 7,12 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 e-tron | Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 5.52 s | 1.60 s · Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 13.64 s | 1.58 s · Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.38 s | 24.69 s | 2.69 s · Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 253 km/h | 43 km/h · Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.38 kg/hp | 4.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Avant e-tron | Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.81 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.02 s | 2.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.12 s | 5.52 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.64 s | 7.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.69 s | 12.01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.24 s | 19.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.22 s | 13.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.38 s | 24.69 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 253 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 435 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Cayman hits 100 km/h in 5.52 s versus 7.12 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. Despite lacking instant torque, 279 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman leads by 1.60 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman is doing 136 km/h against 123 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman crosses the line in 13.64 s versus 15.21 s. The 1.58 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman finishes in 24.68 s versus 27.38 s, with a 2.70 s lead.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the A6 Avant e-tron 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.
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 11.13 seconds. The 1.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman wins (5,52 s vs 7,12 s).
A6 Avant e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Avant e-tron: 286 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp. Cayman: 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h. Cayman: 253 km/h.