Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 s vs 7,07 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.
| ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | Q7 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s−1,48 s | 7,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s−1,44 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s−3,80 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h+10 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,09 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 | ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,63 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,73 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s | 7,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 10,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,38 s | 19,20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 485 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 780 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is doing 141 km/h against 117 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.45 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 finishes in 24.29 s versus 28.09 s, with a 3.80 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is capped at 236 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 226 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.05 kg/hp vs 9.09 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 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 s vs 7,07 s).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,59 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 236 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.