Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q7 SUV | Q5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.13 s | 0.31 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 14.41 s | 0.25 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 26.36 s | 0.30 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 250 km/h | 15 km/h · Q5 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.05 kg/hp | 7.19 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s · tight gap | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.34 s · tight gap | 2.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.00 s | 8.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.39 s | 15.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.59 s | 26.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 14.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 26.36 s |
| Top speed limited | 235 km/h | 250 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 | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.82 s versus 6.13 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 127 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.41 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 26.06 s versus 26.35 s, with a 0.30 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Q5 SUV never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 240 km/h, the Q5 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.05 kg/hp vs 7.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.81 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,13 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,82 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 394 hp, ratio 6,05 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.