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Home›Duel›BMW X6 vs Audi Q7

Performance comparison

BMW X6 xDrive40d F16 vs Audi Q7 SUV: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWDieselFaster

X6 xDrive40d F16

313 hp · 630 Nm · 2,105 kg · 2018

VS
AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

286 hp · 600 Nm · 2,100 kg · 2026

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

X6 xDrive40d F16Q7 SUV
0–100 km/h5,73 s−0,42 s6,15 s
400 m standing start14,08 s−0,33 s14,41 s
1,000 m standing start25,98 s−0,59 s26,57 s
Top speed (electronically limited)230 km/h241 km/h−11 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio6,73 kg/hpbetter ratio7,34 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWDieselX6 xDrive40d F16
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
AudiDieselQ7 SUV
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierX6 xDrive40d F16Q7 SUV
0–30 km/h1,37 s1,27 stight gap
0–50 km/h2,24 s2,16 stight gap
0–80 km/h4,04 s4,22 s
0–100 km/h5,73 s6,15 s
0–120 km/h7,90 s8,55 s
0–160 km/h14,28 s15,63 s
0–200 km/h26,50 s28,47 s
400 m standing start14,08 s14,41 s
1,000 m standing start25,98 s26,57 s
Top speed230 km/h241 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

X6 xDrive40d F16

6,73kg/hpratio better by 0,62 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power313 hp6 cyl
Torque630 Nm
Weight2 105 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission
Audi

Q7 SUV

7,34kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power286 hpPending
Torque600 Nm
Weight2 100 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed tiptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.15 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d is doing 129 km/h against 125 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d crosses the line in 14.08 s versus 14.41 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d finishes in 25.97 s versus 26.57 s, with a 0.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 241 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X6 xDrive40d is capped at 230 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 241 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 (6.73 kg/hp vs 7.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.07 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, X6 xDrive40d F16 gagne (5,73 s vs 6,15 s).

X6 xDrive40d F16 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).

X6 xDrive40d F16 : 313 hp, ratio 6,73 kg/hp. Q7 SUV : 286 hp, ratio 7,34 kg/hp.

X6 xDrive40d F16 : 230 km/h. Q7 SUV : 241 km/h.