Over 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,16 s).
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 | 7.75 s | 0.41 s · 520i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 15.66 s | 0.40 s · 520i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s | 28.68 s | 0.06 s · A6 Sedan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 231 km/h | 13 km/h · A6 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.68 kg/hp | 8.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 520i G30 |
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 | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.65 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.02 s | 5.34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.16 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.91 s | 10.84 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.76 s | 19.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.45 s | 37.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 15.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.62 s · tight gap | 28.68 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 231 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 | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520i hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.16 s for the A6 Sedan. At this point, the 520i leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520i is doing 116 km/h against 119 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.56 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520i crosses the line in 15.66 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 520i maxes out at 231 km/h while the A6 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 244 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.25 s.
Around 926 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A6 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 13 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 28.68 s. The 0.06 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 235 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 8.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.70 seconds. The 0.41 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, 520i G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,16 s).
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 8,37 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan: 244 km/h. 520i G30: 231 km/h.