Over 0–100 km/h, S6 Avant e-tron wins (4,03 s vs 4,44 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s−0,41 s | 4,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s−0,51 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s−1,04 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+7 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,34 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,97 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,31 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,17 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,84 s | 17,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,29 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,45 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 233 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 | 346 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 847 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the S6 Avant e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 4.44 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. At this point, the S6 Avant e-tron leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron is doing 150 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S6 Avant e-tron crosses the line in 12.29 s versus 12.80 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S6 Avant e-tron finishes in 22.44 s versus 23.49 s, with a 1.05 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 233 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 5.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.85 seconds. The 0.41 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, S6 Avant e-tron wins (4,03 s vs 4,44 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. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
S6 Avant e-tron: 240 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.