Q8 55 TFSI quattro vs A6

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1/4 Mile winner

Q8 55 TFSI quattro

Beats the A6 by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Q8 55 TFSI quattro beats the A6 by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Q8 55 TFSI quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

335 hp

0–100 km/h

5.6s

5.7s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 MHEV

Fuel

Mild Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

600 Nm

Price

$75,000

$58,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Q8 55 TFSI quattro

100 m

6.143s

6.192s

1/8 mile

9.060s

9.129s

1/4 mile

13.573s

13.669s

1 km

24.152s

24.293s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: A6 is $58,000 vs $75,000 for the Q8 55 TFSI quattro — a $17,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Q8 55 TFSI quattro is 0.10s quicker (5.6s vs 5.7s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Q8 55 TFSI quattro or the A6?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Q8 55 TFSI quattro is faster, beating the A6 by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q8 55 TFSI quattro vs the A6?

The Q8 55 TFSI quattro hits 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the A6 does it in 5.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Q8 55 TFSI quattro produces 335 hp; the A6 produces 335 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Q8 55 TFSI quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the A6 reaches 250 km/h.

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