Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs Tesla Model Y Performance : which one is faster?

The launch: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 4.03 s for the S6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 0.27 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 150 km/h for the S6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.29 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 22.44 s, with a 0.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S6 Avant e-tron is capped at 240 km/h, the Model Y Performance at 249 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 4.39 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 0.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.