Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron and 840i Convertible G15 are neck and neck (5,36 s vs 5,45 s, no significant gap).
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 | 840i Convertible G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.45 s | 5.36 s | 0.09 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 13.59 s | 0.18 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.01 s | 24.56 s | 0.45 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 250 km/h | 40 km/h · 840i Convertible G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.25 kg/hp | 5.38 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i Convertible G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Avant e-tron | 840i Convertible G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.50 s | 1.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.49 s | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.06 s | 3.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.45 s | 5.36 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.22 s | 7.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.62 s | 11.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.97 s | 19.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 13.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.01 s | 24.56 s |
| Top speed limited | 210 km/h | 250 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 | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 565 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 381 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 840i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.36 s versus 5.45 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 840i Convertible is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i Convertible crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 13.77 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 840i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i Convertible finishes in 24.56 s versus 25.00 s, with a 0.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Avant e-tron is capped at 210 km/h, the 840i Convertible at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 8.31 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron and 840i Convertible G15 are neck and neck (5,36 s vs 5,45 s, no significant gap).
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. 840i Convertible G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h. 840i Convertible G15: 250 km/h.