Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW gagne (5,29 s vs 5,63 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 | Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s−0,34 s | 5,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s−0,08 s | 13,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s | 24,71 s+0,70 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 291 km/h−41 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,89 kg/hp | 6,15 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 | Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,55 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,67 s | 7,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,96 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,96 s | 19,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s | 13,82 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s | 24,71 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 291 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG (DQ381) |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.64 s for the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG. At this point, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW is doing 129 km/h against 136 km/h for the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG. The gap is 0.36 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 13.81 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h while the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG keeps accelerating towards 291 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.23 s.
Around 450 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 41 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG finishes in 24.70 s versus 25.40 s. The 0.70 s delta in favour of the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.89 kg/hp vs 6.15 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 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW gagne (5,29 s vs 5,63 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. Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG : 265 hp, ratio 6,15 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 250 km/h. Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG : 291 km/h.