Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,82 s vs 6,04 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 | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.04 s | 0.22 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 14.27 s | 0.11 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 25.86 s | 0.20 s · Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 210 km/h | 25 km/h · Q7 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.05 kg/hp | 6.62 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s · tight gap | 1.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.34 s | 2.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 4.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.82 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.00 s · tight gap | 8.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.39 s | 13.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.59 s | 23.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s · tight gap | 14.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.06 s | 25.86 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 210 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 | 375 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 483 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.82 s versus 6.04 s for the Grand Cherokee 4xe. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 130 km/h for the Grand Cherokee 4xe. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Grand Cherokee 4xe maxes out at 210 km/h while the Q7 SUV keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 637 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Grand Cherokee 4xe overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 25 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Grand Cherokee 4xe finishes in 25.86 s versus 26.06 s. The 0.20 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 240 km/h, the Grand Cherokee 4xe at 210 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 6.62 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.33 seconds. The 0.22 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 6,04 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. Grand Cherokee 4xe: 375 hp, ratio 6,62 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. Grand Cherokee 4xe: 210 km/h.