Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Sedan and G6 are neck and neck (3,73 s vs 3,80 s, no significant gap).
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.
| RS 5 Sedan | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,73 s−0,07 s | 3,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,78 s−0,25 s | 12,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,38 s−1,51 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,69 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,41 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 | RS 5 Sedan | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,01 s | 1,06 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 1,76 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,74 s | 2,86 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,73 s | 3,80 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,89 s | 5,01 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,03 s | 8,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,49 s | 13,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,78 s | 12,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,38 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RS 5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 3.80 s for the G6. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS 5 Sedan is doing 156 km/h against 152 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS 5 Sedan crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 12.03 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the RS 5 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS 5 Sedan finishes in 21.38 s versus 22.89 s, with a 1.51 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS 5 Sedan is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the G6 at 200 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.69 kg/hp vs 4.41 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.75 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Sedan and G6 are neck and neck (3,73 s vs 3,80 s, no significant gap).
RS 5 Sedan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp. G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp.
RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.