Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron gagne (5,45 s vs 5,75 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 | Model S 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s−0,29 s | 5,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s−0,17 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,01 s−0,16 s | 25,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h+9 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,25 kg/hp | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Model S 85 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 2,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 4,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s | 5,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,22 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,62 s | 12,43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,97 s | 20,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,01 s | 25,17 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 201 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 | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the A6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 5.75 s for the Model S 85. At this point, the A6 Avant e-tron leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron is doing 136 km/h against 137 km/h for the Model S 85. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant e-tron crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 13.94 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 187 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant e-tron finishes in 25.00 s versus 25.17 s, with a 0.16 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 201 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Avant e-tron is capped at 210 km/h, the Model S 85 at 201 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.25 kg/hp vs 5.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.41 seconds. The 0.29 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant e-tron gagne (5,45 s vs 5,75 s).
A6 Avant e-tron passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,45 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Avant e-tron : 381 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp. Model S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp.
A6 Avant e-tron : 210 km/h. Model S 85 : 201 km/h.