Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,55 s vs 6,16 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 | 730d G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.55 s | 6.16 s | 0.61 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 14.37 s | 0.50 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.48 s | 25.83 s | 0.35 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 250 km/h | 3 km/h · 730d G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.22 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.16 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.93 s | 4.53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.55 s | 6.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.61 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.46 s | 13.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.67 s | 22.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.87 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.48 s | 25.83 s |
| Top speed limited | 247 km/h | 250 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.55 s versus 6.16 s for the 730d. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the 730d. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 25.47 s versus 25.82 s, with just 0.35 s to spare. The 730d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the 730d are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (6.22 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.41 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,55 s vs 6,16 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp. 730d G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 247 km/h. 730d G11: 250 km/h.