Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,56 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 | 7.56 s | 0.37 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.81 s | 15.48 s | 0.33 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.86 s | 28.71 s | 0.15 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 244 km/h | 225 km/h | 19 km/h · A6 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.36 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · A6 Sedan |
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 | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.94 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.49 s | 5.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.93 s | 7.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.02 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.52 s · tight gap | 20.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36.07 s | 41.41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.81 s | 15.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.86 s | 28.71 s · tight gap |
| 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 7.93 s for the A6 Sedan. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.37 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 115 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.40 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.81 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 520d maxes out at 225 km/h while the A6 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 244 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.30 s.
At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.71 s versus 28.86 s, with just 0.15 s to spare. The A6 Sedan fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan is capped at 244 km/h, the 520d 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 (9.36 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.37 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 (7,56 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 9,37 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan: 244 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.