Sur 0–100 km/h, 530e xDrive Touring G30 gagne (6,19 s vs 7,12 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.
| 530e xDrive Touring G30 | A6 Avant e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,19 s−0,93 s | 7,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,41 s−0,81 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,02 s−1,36 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+15 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,71 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,38 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 | 530e xDrive Touring G30 | A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,61 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,69 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,52 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,19 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,31 s | 9,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,23 s | 16,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,84 s | 28,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,41 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,02 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | |
| Torque | 435 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring hits 100 km/h in 6.19 s versus 7.12 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring is doing 129 km/h against 123 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring crosses the line in 14.41 s versus 15.21 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530e xDrive Touring finishes in 26.01 s versus 27.38 s, with a 1.37 s lead.
The Bmw 530e xDrive Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A6 Avant e-tron’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 530e xDrive Touring is capped at 225 km/h, the A6 Avant e-tron at 210 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.71 kg/hp vs 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.13 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 530e xDrive Touring G30 gagne (6,19 s vs 7,12 s).
530e xDrive Touring G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
530e xDrive Touring G30 : 292 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. A6 Avant e-tron : 286 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
530e xDrive Touring G30 : 225 km/h. A6 Avant e-tron : 210 km/h.