Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,05 s vs 6,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 730Ld G11 | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.05 s | 6.89 s | 0.84 s · 730Ld G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 15.00 s | 0.73 s · 730Ld G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.69 s | 27.72 s | 2.03 s · 730Ld G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 226 km/h | 24 km/h · 730Ld G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.70 kg/hp | 9.44 kg/hp | better ratio · 730Ld G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 730Ld G11 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.59 s | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.63 s | 2.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.42 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.05 s | 6.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.11 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.75 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.53 s | 33.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 15.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.69 s | 27.72 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 226 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the 730Ld hits 100 km/h in 6.05 s versus 6.89 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 730Ld is doing 131 km/h against 119 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 730Ld crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 15.00 s. The 0.73 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 730Ld continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 730Ld finishes in 25.69 s versus 27.71 s, with a 2.02 s lead.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 730Ld’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 730Ld 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 (6.70 kg/hp vs 9.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.45 seconds. The 0.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,05 s vs 6,89 s).
730Ld G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730Ld G11: 286 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp.
730Ld G11: 250 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.