Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,67 s vs 6,19 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 | 530e xDrive Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−1,52 s | 6,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s−1,44 s | 14,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,64 s−2,38 s | 26,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,71 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 | 530e xDrive Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,61 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,35 s | 4,52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 6,19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,32 s | 8,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,77 s | 14,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,53 s | 23,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 14,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,64 s | 26,02 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 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 | 292 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.19 s for the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring. Despite lacking instant torque, 367 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW leads by 1.52 s and sits roughly 17 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 Bmw 530e xDrive Touring. The gap is 1.05 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 14.41 s. The 1.45 s gap represents roughly 63 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 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 23.64 s versus 26.01 s, with a 2.38 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring at 225 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 9.55 seconds. The 1.52 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 6,19 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. 530e xDrive Touring G30 : 292 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
A6 Avant TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. 530e xDrive Touring G30 : 225 km/h.