Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,86 s vs 4,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.86 s
| Measure | Model S Long Range | A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 4.73 s | 0.87 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 13.06 s | 1.45 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.77 s | 23.92 s | 3.15 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 210 km/h | 40 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.31 kg/hp | 5.59 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Long Range | A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s · tight gap | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.92 s · tight gap | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.08 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 4.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.75 s | 6.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.38 s | 11.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.09 s | 17.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 13.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.77 s | 23.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 422 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.86 s versus 4.73 s for the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 0.87 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 164 km/h against 140 km/h for the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.60 s versus 13.06 s. The 1.46 s gap represents roughly 68 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 23.92 s, with a 3.16 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW 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 (3.31 kg/hp vs 5.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.36 seconds. The 0.87 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,86 s vs 4,73 s).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp. A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW: 422 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. A6 Sportback e-tron quattro 315 kW: 210 km/h.