Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i Touring G30 gagne (8,16 s vs 8,16 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 Sedan | 520i Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,16 s | 8,16 s+0,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s | 15,95 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s−0,67 s | 29,29 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h+22 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,89 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 Sedan | 520i Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,18 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,65 s | 2,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,02 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,16 s | 8,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,91 s | 11,46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,76 s | 21,54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,45 s | 43,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,06 s | 15,95 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,62 s | 29,29 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | |
| 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 A6 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.16 s versus 8.16 s for the Bmw 520i Touring. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520i Touring is doing 114 km/h against 119 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.37 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520i Touring crosses the line in 15.95 s versus 16.06 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw 520i Touring maxes out at 222 km/h while the A6 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 244 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.15 s.
Around 481 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the A6 Sedan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 22 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 29.29 s. The 0.67 s delta in favour of the A6 Sedan shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan is capped at 244 km/h, the Bmw 520i 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.
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 13.47 seconds. The 0.00 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, 520i Touring G30 gagne (8,16 s vs 8,16 s).
A6 Sedan passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,16 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Sedan : 204 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp. 520i Touring G30 : 184 hp, ratio 8,89 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan : 244 km/h. 520i Touring G30 : 222 km/h.