Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan and 520i G30 are neck and neck (8,07 s vs 8,16 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 Sedan | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.16 s | 8.07 s | 0.09 s · 520i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 15.97 s | 0.09 s · 520i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 28.94 s | 0.32 s · A6 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 225 km/h | 19 km/h · A6 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.68 kg/hp | 8.89 kg/hp | better ratio · A6 Sedan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Sedan | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.18 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.65 s | 3.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.02 s | 5.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.16 s | 8.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.91 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.76 s | 20.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.45 s | 38.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 15.97 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 28.94 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 225 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520i hits 100 km/h in 8.07 s versus 8.16 s for the A6 Sedan. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 520i is doing 116 km/h against 119 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520i crosses the line in 15.97 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520i maxes out at 225 km/h while the A6 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 244 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 539 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A6 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 19 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 28.94 s. The 0.32 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan is capped at 244 km/h, the 520i 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.68 kg/hp vs 8.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.90 seconds. The 0.09 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 Sedan and 520i G30 are neck and neck (8,07 s vs 8,16 s, no significant gap).
A6 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan: 244 km/h. 520i G30: 225 km/h.