Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 4,72 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.
| X7 M50i G07 | SQ5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s | 4,42 s+0,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,87 s | 12,76 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,20 s−0,30 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 | X7 M50i G07 | SQ5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,59 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s | 4,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,14 s | 6,02 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,02 s | 10,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,97 s | 17,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,87 s | 12,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,20 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 4.72 s for the X7 M50i. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 146 km/h for the X7 M50i. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.87 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the X7 M50i finishes in 23.20 s versus 23.50 s. The 0.30 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X7 M50i and the SQ5 SUV are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.68 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.98 seconds. The 0.30 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 4,72 s).
X7 M50i G07 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X7 M50i G07: 530 hp, ratio 4,68 kg/hp. SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
X7 M50i G07: 250 km/h. SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h.