Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,15 s vs 6,83 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 | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 6.83 s | 1.68 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 14.96 s | 1.55 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 27.60 s | 3.25 s · Q7 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 240 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s · tight gap | 2.27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s | 4.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 6.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 9.65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.60 s | 17.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.18 s | 32.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 27.60 s |
| Top speed | 240 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 | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 6.83 s for the 320d. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 1.68 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 139 km/h against 120 km/h for the 320d. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 13.41 s versus 14.95 s. The 1.55 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Q7 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q7 SUV finishes in 24.35 s versus 27.60 s, with a 3.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q7 SUV and the 320d are governed to 240 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.30 seconds. The 1.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,15 s vs 6,83 s).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 489 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 240 km/h. 320d G20: 240 km/h.