Over 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 6,89 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 | 125d F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.89 s | 6.48 s | 0.41 s · 125d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.00 s | 14.68 s | 0.32 s · 125d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.72 s | 26.40 s | 1.32 s · 125d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 240 km/h | 14 km/h · 125d F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.44 kg/hp | 6.61 kg/hp | better ratio · 125d F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | 125d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.30 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 3.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.66 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.89 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.75 s | 8.57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 14.58 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.89 s | 25.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.00 s | 14.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.72 s | 26.40 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 240 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 125d hits 100 km/h in 6.48 s versus 6.89 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 10 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 119 km/h against 130 km/h for the 125d. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 125d crosses the line in 14.67 s versus 15.00 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 125d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 125d finishes in 26.39 s versus 27.71 s, with a 1.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (226 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 226 km/h, the 125d at 240 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 (9.44 kg/hp vs 6.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.45 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 125d F20LCI wins (6,48 s vs 6,89 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,89 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp. 125d F20LCI: 224 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 226 km/h. 125d F20LCI: 240 km/h.