Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,10 s vs 7,93 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 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.93 s | 7.10 s | 0.83 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.81 s | 15.17 s | 0.64 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.86 s | 27.95 s | 0.91 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 235 km/h | 9 km/h · A6 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.36 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · 520d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A6 Sedan | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.76 s | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.94 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.49 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.93 s | 7.10 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.02 s | 10.06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.52 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36.07 s | 34.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.81 s | 15.17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.86 s | 27.95 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h | 235 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.10 s versus 7.93 s for the A6 Sedan. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.83 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 118 km/h against 115 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.16 s versus 15.81 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 165 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 27.95 s versus 28.86 s, with a 0.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (244 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan is capped at 244 km/h, the 520d 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 (9.36 kg/hp vs 8.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.78 seconds. The 0.83 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, 520d G30 wins (7,10 s vs 7,93 s).
A6 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A6 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 9,36 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan: 244 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.