Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 7,24 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| SQ5 SUV | i3 (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−2,82 s | 7,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s−2,64 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s−6,30 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+100 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | SQ5 SUV | i3 (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 7,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,50 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,55 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 7.24 s for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). Despite lacking instant torque, 367 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 2.82 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). The gap is 1.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 15.40 s. The 2.64 s gap represents roughly 105 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 SUV finishes in 23.50 s versus 29.80 s, with a 6.30 s lead.
The SQ5 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw i3 (120 Ah)’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 SQ5 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) at 150 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.
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 11.47 seconds. The 2.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 7,24 s).
SQ5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 150 km/h.