Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 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.
| i5 xDrive40 G60 | A6 Avant e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s−1,82 s | 7,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s−1,63 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s−2,80 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+5 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 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 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 3,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 9,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 16,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 28,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 27,38 s |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 435 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 7.12 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 leads by 1.82 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 is doing 137 km/h against 123 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 1.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 15.21 s. The 1.63 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 27.38 s, with a 2.80 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw i5 xDrive40 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 i5 xDrive40 is capped at 215 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.79 kg/hp vs 7.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.13 seconds. The 1.82 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, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 7,12 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,30 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. A6 Avant e-tron : 286 hp, ratio 7,38 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 215 km/h. A6 Avant e-tron : 210 km/h.