Sur 0–100 km/h, RS6 Performance Avant gagne (3,46 s vs 3,55 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.
| RS6 Performance Avant | Portofino | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s−0,09 s | 3,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 10,92 s+0,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s | 19,36 s+1,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 346 km/h | 348 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,45 kg/hp | 2,58 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 | RS6 Performance Avant | Portofino |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,99 s | 1,06 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,77 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,55 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,06 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,72 s | 9,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 10,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s | 19,36 s |
| Top speed | 346 km/h | 348 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 630 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Portofino | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the RS6 Performance Avant hits 100 km/h in 3.46 s versus 3.55 s for the Portofino. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Portofino is doing 177 km/h against 165 km/h for the RS6 Performance Avant. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Portofino crosses the line in 10.92 s versus 11.30 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Portofino continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 249 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Portofino finishes in 19.36 s versus 20.37 s, with a 1.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (346 vs 348 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.45 kg/hp vs 2.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.02 seconds. The 0.09 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, RS6 Performance Avant gagne (3,46 s vs 3,55 s).
RS6 Performance Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS6 Performance Avant : 630 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp. Portofino : 600 hp, ratio 2,58 kg/hp.
RS6 Performance Avant : 346 km/h. Portofino : 348 km/h.