Over 0–100 km/h, S6 Avant e-tron wins (4,03 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S6 Avant e-tron | 5 Long Range FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 8.36 s | 4.33 s · S6 Avant e-tron |
| 400 m standing start | 12.29 s | 16.27 s | 3.98 s · S6 Avant e-tron |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.45 s | 29.07 s | 6.62 s · S6 Avant e-tron |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 185 km/h | 55 km/h · S6 Avant e-tron |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.30 kg/hp | 8.33 kg/hp | better ratio · S6 Avant e-tron |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S6 Avant e-tron | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.01 s | 6.45 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 | 19.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.84 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.29 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.45 s | 29.07 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 185 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 | 543 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the S6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. 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 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 2.96 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 16.27 s. The 3.98 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 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron finishes in 22.44 s versus 29.07 s, with a 6.63 s lead.
The S6 Avant e-tron features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 5 Long Range FWD’s FWD. 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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S6 Avant e-tron is capped at 240 km/h, the 5 Long Range FWD at 185 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.30 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 4.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S6 Avant e-tron wins (4,03 s vs 8,36 s).
S6 Avant e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S6 Avant e-tron: 543 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
S6 Avant e-tron: 240 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.