Over 0–100 km/h, Q5 SUV wins (6,13 s vs 7,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q5 SUV | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.13 s | 7.07 s | 0.94 s · Q5 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.41 s | 15.11 s | 0.70 s · Q5 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.36 s | 28.09 s | 1.73 s · Q5 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 226 km/h | 24 km/h · Q5 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.19 kg/hp | 9.09 kg/hp | better ratio · Q5 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q5 SUV | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.13 s | 7.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.45 s | 10.12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.05 s | 19.20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.38 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.41 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.36 s | 28.09 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 226 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 | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 6.13 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. The instant torque of 450 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.94 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 127 km/h against 117 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q5 SUV crosses the line in 14.41 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q5 SUV finishes in 26.35 s versus 28.09 s, with a 1.73 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q5 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Q7 SUV at 226 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.94 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, Q5 SUV wins (6,13 s vs 7,07 s).
Q5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
Q5 SUV: 250 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.