Over 0–100 km/h, Q6 Sportback e-tron and 220i Gran Tourer F22 are neck and neck (7,52 s vs 7,57 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q6 Sportback e-tron | 220i Gran Tourer F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.52 s | 7.57 s | 0.05 s · Q6 Sportback e-tron |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.55 s | 0.06 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.40 s | 28.09 s | 0.31 s · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 222 km/h | 12 km/h · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.43 kg/hp | 7.73 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q6 Sportback e-tron | 220i Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.90 s · tight gap | 1.92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.17 s · tight gap | 3.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.40 s | 5.39 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.52 s · tight gap | 7.57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.28 s | 10.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.94 s | 17.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36.01 s | 33.78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.55 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.40 s | 28.09 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 222 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 | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 125 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the Q6 Sportback e-tron hits 100 km/h in 7.52 s versus 7.57 s for the 220i Gran Tourer. The instant torque of 450 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Q6 Sportback e-tron is doing 120 km/h against 121 km/h for the 220i Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 220i Gran Tourer crosses the line in 15.55 s versus 15.60 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 220i Gran Tourer finishes in 28.08 s versus 28.40 s, with a 0.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q6 Sportback e-tron is capped at 210 km/h, the 220i Gran Tourer at 222 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 11.98 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q6 Sportback e-tron and 220i Gran Tourer F22 are neck and neck (7,52 s vs 7,57 s, no significant gap).
Q6 Sportback e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,52 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q6 Sportback e-tron: 252 hp, ratio 8,43 kg/hp. 220i Gran Tourer F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,73 kg/hp.
Q6 Sportback e-tron: 210 km/h. 220i Gran Tourer F22: 222 km/h.