Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan | A6 Avant e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.45 s | 0.33 s · Taycan |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 13.77 s | 0.74 s · Taycan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 25.01 s | 2.10 s · Taycan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 210 km/h | 20 km/h · Taycan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 6.25 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan | A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 1.50 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.55 s | 2.49 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 4.06 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.22 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.95 s | 12.62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.43 s | 20.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 25.01 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 210 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 565 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 381 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.45 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. The 0.33 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 136 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.77 s. The 0.75 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 25.00 s, with a 2.09 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 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 (5.15 kg/hp vs 6.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 0.33 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 s).
Taycan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. A6 Avant e-tron: 381 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
Taycan: 230 km/h. A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h.