Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW gagne (5,29 s vs 5,44 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 TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW | 530d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s−0,15 s | 5,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s−0,02 s | 13,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s | 25,16 s+0,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,89 kg/hp | 6,40 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW | 530d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,44 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,67 s | 7,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,96 s | 13,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,96 s | 21,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s | 13,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s | 25,16 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 060 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.44 s for the Bmw 530d xDrive. At this point, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW is doing 129 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 530d xDrive. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW crosses the line in 13.74 s versus 13.76 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530d xDrive finishes in 25.16 s versus 25.40 s. The 0.25 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW and the Bmw 530d xDrive are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (6.89 kg/hp vs 6.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 0.15 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 TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW gagne (5,29 s vs 5,44 s).
A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,29 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 299 hp, ratio 6,89 kg/hp. 530d xDrive G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,40 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 250 km/h. 530d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.