Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV and 745e G11 are neck and neck (5,15 s vs 5,16 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Q7 SUV | 745e G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s | 5.16 s | 0.01 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 13.37 s | 0.04 s · 745e G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 24.08 s | 0.27 s · 745e G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 250 km/h | 10 km/h · 745e G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 5.08 kg/hp | better ratio · Q7 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Q7 SUV | 745e G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s · tight gap | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s · tight gap | 2.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s · tight gap | 3.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.15 s · tight gap | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 6.84 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.60 s | 11.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.18 s | 18.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.41 s | 13.37 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.35 s | 24.08 s |
| Top speed limited | 240 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 | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 5.16 s for the 745e. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 139 km/h against 139 km/h for the 745e. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 745e crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 13.41 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 745e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 745e finishes in 24.07 s versus 24.35 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 745e’s RWD. 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.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 240 km/h, the 745e at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.88 kg/hp vs 5.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.86 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV and 745e G11 are neck and neck (5,15 s vs 5,16 s, no significant gap).
Q7 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Q7 SUV: 489 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. 745e G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,08 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV: 240 km/h. 745e G11: 250 km/h.