Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 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.
| Q7 SUV | Cooper S FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 6,56 s+0,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 14,62 s+0,49 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 26,03 s+2,06 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 250 km/h−24 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,09 kg/hp | 5,86 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 | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,12 s | 8,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,20 s | 13,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37,54 s | 22,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 14,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 26,03 s |
| Top speed limited | 226 km/h | 250 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 14 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 117 km/h against 132 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 28.09 s, with a 2.06 s lead.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cooper S FWD’s FWD. 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.
Electronically capped at 226 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.09 kg/hp vs 5.86 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 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 7,07 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,07 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 226 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.