Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 8,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Q7 SUV | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s−2,54 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s−2,06 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s−2,51 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Q7 SUV | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,34 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,13 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,00 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,39 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,59 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 235 km/h |
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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.82 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 2.54 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.06 s gap represents roughly 84 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 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 26.06 s versus 28.57 s, with a 2.51 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Q7 SUV never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.05 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.54 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 8,36 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. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.