Over 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 wins (6,74 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 525d G30 | A6 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s−1,19 s | 7,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−0,89 s | 15,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−1,67 s | 28,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 244 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,36 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 | 525d G30 | A6 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,76 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,66 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,26 s | 11,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,53 s | 20,52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,57 s | 36,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 15,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 28,86 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 244 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.74 s versus 7.93 s for the A6 Sedan. At this point, the 525d leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 525d is doing 123 km/h against 115 km/h for the A6 Sedan. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 525d crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.81 s. The 0.89 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 525d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 525d finishes in 27.19 s versus 28.86 s, with a 1.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 244 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 525d and the A6 Sedan are governed to 245 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.32 kg/hp vs 9.36 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 1.19 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, 525d G30 wins (6,74 s vs 7,93 s).
525d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).
525d G30: 231 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. A6 Sedan: 204 hp, ratio 9,36 kg/hp.
525d G30: 243 km/h. A6 Sedan: 244 km/h.