Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 5,82 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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s | 5,72 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 14,16 s+0,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s−0,22 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+11 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,71 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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,51 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,34 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,13 s | 4,19 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,82 s | 5,72 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,00 s | 7,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,39 s | 14,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,59 s | 29,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 14,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,06 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 224 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 | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 5.82 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 129 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model 3 Long Range RWD maxes out at 224 km/h while the Q7 SUV keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 412 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Q7 SUV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 11 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 26.06 s versus 26.28 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model 3 Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 240 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.29 seconds. The 0.10 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, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 5,82 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. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 235 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.