Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron wins (5,45 s vs 7,12 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-tron | A6 Avant e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s−1,67 s | 7,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s−1,45 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,01 s−2,37 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,38 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-tron | A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,22 s | 9,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,62 s | 16,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,97 s | 28,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,01 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 565 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 381 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 435 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the A6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 7.12 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the A6 Avant e-tron leads by 1.67 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron is doing 136 km/h against 123 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant e-tron crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 15.21 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 187 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron finishes in 25.00 s versus 27.38 s, with a 2.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Avant e-tron and the A6 Avant e-tron are governed to 210 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.25 kg/hp vs 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.13 seconds. The 1.67 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 e-tron wins (5,45 s vs 7,12 s).
A6 Avant e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Avant e-tron: 381 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp. A6 Avant e-tron: 286 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h. A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h.