Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 4,03 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 | Taycan 4S J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,93 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s | 12,07 s+0,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s | 21,83 s+0,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 250 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hp | 4,14 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 | S6 Avant e-tron | Taycan 4S J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,07 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,79 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 2,92 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,93 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,31 s | 5,20 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,17 s | 8,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,84 s | 13,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s | 12,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s | 21,83 s |
| Top speed limited | 240 km/h | 250 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 | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.03 s for the S6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the Taycan 4S leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S is doing 153 km/h against 150 km/h for the S6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.29 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S finishes in 21.83 s versus 22.44 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S6 Avant e-tron is capped at 240 km/h, the Taycan 4S at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 4.14 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.10 seconds. The 0.10 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, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 4,03 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. Taycan 4S J1.1: 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp.
S6 Avant e-tron: 240 km/h. Taycan 4S J1.1: 250 km/h.