Over 0–100 km/h, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,87 s).
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.
| A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 730Ld xDrive G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−1,04 s | 5,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s−1,04 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,78 s−2,16 s | 25,94 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,09 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 | A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 730Ld xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,16 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,48 s | 4,07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 8,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,06 s | 14,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,70 s | 24,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 14,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,78 s | 25,94 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 | 462 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 880 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.87 s for the 730Ld xDrive. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic is doing 140 km/h against 128 km/h for the 730Ld xDrive. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 14.15 s. The 1.04 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic finishes in 23.78 s versus 25.94 s, with a 2.16 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 A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic and the 730Ld 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.
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 9.46 seconds. The 1.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,87 s).
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic: 462 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 730Ld xDrive G11: 265 hp, ratio 7,09 kg/hp.
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic: 250 km/h. 730Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h.