Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW gagne (5,29 s vs 6,26 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 | S60 T5 Geartronic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s−0,97 s | 6,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s−0,70 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s−0,70 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,89 kg/hp | 6,49 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 | S60 T5 Geartronic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,80 s | 2,67 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 4,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,67 s | 8,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,96 s | 14,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,96 s | 24,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,74 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,41 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | 249 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 615 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | S60 T5 Geartronic | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 6.26 s for the S60 T5 Geartronic. At this point, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW leads by 0.97 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW is doing 129 km/h against 130 km/h for the S60 T5 Geartronic. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW crosses the line in 13.74 s versus 14.44 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW finishes in 25.40 s versus 26.10 s, with a 0.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the S60 T5 Geartronic at 245 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 (6.89 kg/hp vs 6.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.51 seconds. The 0.97 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 6,26 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. S60 T5 Geartronic : 249 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW : 250 km/h. S60 T5 Geartronic : 245 km/h.