Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,30 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ6 SUV e-tron | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.30 s | 0.93 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| 400 m standing start | 12.70 s | 13.59 s | 0.89 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.29 s | 24.58 s | 1.29 s · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 215 km/h | 15 km/h · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.76 kg/hp | 5.79 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ6 SUV e-tron | i5 xDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.16 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.93 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.84 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.17 s | 12.04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.87 s | 19.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.70 s | 13.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.29 s | 24.58 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 215 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 | 509 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the SQ6 SUV e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.30 s for the i5 xDrive40. At this point, the SQ6 SUV e-tron leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron is doing 144 km/h against 137 km/h for the i5 xDrive40. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ6 SUV e-tron crosses the line in 12.70 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.89 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ6 SUV e-tron finishes in 23.29 s versus 24.58 s, with a 1.29 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ6 SUV e-tron is capped at 230 km/h, the i5 xDrive40 at 215 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.76 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.09 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 SUV e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 5,30 s).
SQ6 SUV e-tron goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ6 SUV e-tron: 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp. i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
SQ6 SUV e-tron: 230 km/h. i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h.