Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,98 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 | 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.98 s | 1.16 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 15.12 s | 0.96 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 27.21 s | 1.15 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 238 km/h | 3 km/h · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.05 kg/hp | 7.41 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.34 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 5.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.00 s | 9.33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.39 s | 16.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.59 s | 28.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 15.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 27.21 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 238 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 | 218 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 615 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.82 s versus 6.98 s for the 223i xDrive Active Tourer. The instant torque of 600 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 125 km/h for the 223i xDrive Active Tourer. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 15.12 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 26.06 s versus 27.21 s, with a 1.15 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the 223i xDrive Active Tourer are governed to 240 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 10.73 seconds. The 1.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,98 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. 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42: 218 hp, ratio 7,41 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42: 238 km/h.