Over 0–100 km/h, EV6 AWD Long Range wins (5,16 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | EV6 AWD Long Range | 5 Long Range FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 8.36 s | 3.20 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 13.61 s | 16.27 s | 2.66 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.55 s | 29.07 s | 3.52 s · EV6 AWD Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 185 km/h | 185 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.72 kg/hp | 8.33 kg/hp | better ratio · EV6 AWD Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EV6 AWD Long Range | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.75 s | 6.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.98 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.89 s | 19.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.61 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.55 s | 29.07 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 325 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the EV6 AWD Long Range hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the EV6 AWD Long Range leads by 3.20 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range is doing 135 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 2.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EV6 AWD Long Range crosses the line in 13.61 s versus 16.27 s. The 2.66 s gap represents roughly 105 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EV6 AWD Long Range finishes in 25.54 s versus 29.07 s, with a 3.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (185 vs 185 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The EV6 AWD Long Range features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 5 Long Range FWD’s FWD. 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 share the same electronic speed cap: the EV6 AWD Long Range and the 5 Long Range FWD are governed to 185 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.72 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 3.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, EV6 AWD Long Range wins (5,16 s vs 8,36 s).
EV6 AWD Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
EV6 AWD Long Range: 325 hp, ratio 6,72 kg/hp. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
EV6 AWD Long Range: 185 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.