Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 5,82 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.
| Terramar VZ | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s−0,43 s | 5,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,71 s−0,45 s | 14,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s−1,46 s | 26,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+19 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,57 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,00 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 | Terramar VZ | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,70 s | 1,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,50 s | 2,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 4,02 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s | 5,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,20 s | 8,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 14,89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,78 s | 26,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,71 s | 14,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s | 26,18 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 242 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 905 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Terramar VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.39 s versus 5.82 s for the Q5 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q5 SUV is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Terramar VZ is doing 138 km/h against 127 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Terramar VZ crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Terramar VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Terramar VZ finishes in 24.72 s versus 26.17 s, with a 1.45 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Q5 SUV never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.57 kg/hp vs 7.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.52 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 5,82 s).
Terramar VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,39 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Terramar VZ: 300 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 272 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp.
Terramar VZ: 261 km/h. Q5 SUV: 242 km/h.