Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,27 s vs 7,07 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.
| 128ti F40 | Q7 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,27 s−0,80 s | 7,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,44 s−0,67 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−2,22 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+24 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,09 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 | 128ti F40 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,01 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 4,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,27 s | 7,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,20 s | 10,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,63 s | 19,20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,97 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,44 s | 15,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.27 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 128ti is doing 132 km/h against 117 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 128ti crosses the line in 14.44 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 128ti continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 128ti finishes in 25.86 s versus 28.09 s, with a 2.22 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 128ti is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Q7 SUV at 226 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.45 kg/hp vs 9.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,27 s vs 7,07 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,27 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.