Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (7,07 s vs 7,59 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 | 220d Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s−0,52 s | 7,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s−0,56 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s−0,23 s | 28,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h+2 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,09 kg/hp | 7,82 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 220d Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 5,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 7,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,12 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,20 s | 18,39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37,54 s | 35,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 28,32 s |
| Top speed | 226 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 7.07 s versus 7.59 s for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.72 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 28.09 s versus 28.32 s, with just 0.23 s to spare. The Bmw 220d Active Tourer fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the Bmw 220d Active Tourer are governed to 226 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.09 kg/hp vs 7.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV gagne (7,07 s vs 7,59 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer F44 : 190 hp, ratio 7,82 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 226 km/h. 220d Active Tourer F44 : 224 km/h.