Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,67 s vs 5,29 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,62 s | 5,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s−0,77 s | 13,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,64 s−1,77 s | 25,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,89 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,05 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 1,80 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,35 s | 3,66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,32 s | 7,67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,77 s | 13,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,53 s | 22,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 13,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,64 s | 25,41 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 | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 060 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 5.29 s for the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW. At this point, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW leads by 0.62 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW is doing 141 km/h against 129 km/h for the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW crosses the line in 12.96 s versus 13.74 s. The 0.78 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 23.64 s versus 25.40 s, with a 1.77 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW and the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.45 kg/hp vs 6.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 0.62 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,67 s vs 5,29 s).
A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 367 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 299 hp, ratio 6,89 kg/hp.
A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 250 km/h.