Sur 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 gagne (6,74 s vs 7,00 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.
| 525d G30 | A6 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s−0,26 s | 7,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−0,10 s | 15,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−0,79 s | 27,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+5 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 | 525d G30 | A6 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,66 s | 2,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 4,60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s | 7,00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,26 s | 10,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,53 s | 19,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,57 s | 34,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 15,02 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 27,98 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.74 s versus 7.00 s for the A6 Avant. Despite the faster sprint time, the A6 Avant is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 123 km/h for the Bmw 525d. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 525d crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.02 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 525d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 525d finishes in 27.19 s versus 27.98 s, with a 0.79 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The A6 Avant features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 525d’s RWD. 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 Bmw 525d is capped at 245 km/h, the A6 Avant at 238 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.32 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 gagne (6,74 s vs 7,00 s).
525d G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
525d G30 : 231 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. A6 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
525d G30 : 243 km/h. A6 Avant : 238 km/h.