Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (5,39 s vs 8,15 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 e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW | 520i Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s−2,76 s | 8,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s−2,27 s | 15,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,78 s−4,49 s | 29,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,32 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 e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW | 520i Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,27 s | 2,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,88 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s | 8,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,23 s | 11,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,36 s | 21,51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,34 s | 42,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 15,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,78 s | 29,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 145 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 8.15 s for the Bmw 520i Touring. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW leads by 2.76 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW is doing 134 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 520i Touring. The gap is 1.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 15.93 s. The 2.27 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 24.78 s versus 29.26 s, with a 4.49 s lead.
The A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 520i Touring’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.50 seconds. The 2.76 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, A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (5,39 s vs 8,15 s).
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,39 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW : 367 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. 520i Touring G30 : 184 hp, ratio 9,32 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. 520i Touring G30 : 225 km/h.