Sur 0–100 km/h, A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,64 s vs 6,19 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | 530i xDrive Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s−1,55 s | 6,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s−1,43 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,55 s−2,71 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,75 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW | 530i xDrive Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,34 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,64 s | 6,19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,28 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,66 s | 14,91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,27 s | 25,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,55 s | 26,26 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 6.19 s for the Bmw 530i xDrive Touring. At this point, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW leads by 1.55 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW is doing 141 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 530i xDrive Touring. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 14.36 s. The 1.43 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW finishes in 23.55 s versus 26.26 s, with a 2.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW and the Bmw 530i xDrive Touring 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 (5.40 kg/hp vs 6.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.81 seconds. The 1.55 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 TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW gagne (4,64 s vs 6,19 s).
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,64 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 367 hp, ratio 5,40 kg/hp. 530i xDrive Touring G30 : 252 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
A6 Sedan TFSI quattro S tronic 270 kW : 250 km/h. 530i xDrive Touring G30 : 250 km/h.