Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 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 | M240i F44 | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 6.89 s | 2.22 s · M240i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 15.00 s | 2.22 s · M240i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.03 s | 27.72 s | 4.69 s · M240i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 226 km/h | 24 km/h · M240i F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 9.44 kg/hp | better ratio · M240i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M240i F44 | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s · tight gap | 2.31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.53 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 6.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.03 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.80 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.52 s | 33.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 15.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.03 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| 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 M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.89 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the M240i leads by 2.22 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M240i is doing 147 km/h against 119 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 15.00 s. The 2.22 s gap represents roughly 88 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 27.71 s, with a 4.68 s lead.
The Q7 SUV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the M240i’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 M240i 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 (4.49 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 2.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 6,89 s).
M240i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,44 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.