Sur 0–100 km/h, S6 Avant e-tron gagne (4,03 s vs 8,36 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.
| S6 Avant e-tron | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s−4,33 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s−3,93 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s−6,12 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+5 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 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 | S6 Avant e-tron | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,31 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,17 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,84 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 543 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the S6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the S6 Avant e-tron leads by 4.33 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron is doing 150 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 2.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S6 Avant e-tron crosses the line in 12.29 s versus 16.22 s. The 3.93 s gap represents roughly 154 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron finishes in 22.44 s versus 28.57 s, with a 6.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the S6 Avant e-tron never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.30 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 4.33 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, S6 Avant e-tron gagne (4,03 s vs 8,36 s).
S6 Avant e-tron passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S6 Avant e-tron : 543 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
S6 Avant e-tron : 240 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h.