Over 0–100 km/h, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 745e G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.16 s | 0.33 s · A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 13.37 s | 0.26 s · A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.78 s | 24.08 s | 0.30 s · A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.06 kg/hp | 5.08 kg/hp | better ratio · A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 745e G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.48 s | 3.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.51 s | 6.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.06 s | 11.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.70 s | 18.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 13.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.78 s | 24.08 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.16 s for the 745e. At this point, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic is doing 140 km/h against 139 km/h for the 745e. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
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 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic finishes in 23.78 s versus 24.07 s, with a 0.29 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.
The A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 745e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic and the 745e 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 5.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.80 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,16 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. 745e G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,08 kg/hp.
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic: 250 km/h. 745e G11: 250 km/h.