Over 0–100 km/h, DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 6,93 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.
| DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s−0,95 s | 6,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s−0,77 s | 15,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s−1,37 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+4 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,35 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 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s | 6,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,25 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,16 s | 18,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,87 s | 34,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 15,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s | 27,78 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 160 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.93 s for the Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 15.03 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 27.77 s, with a 1.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 226 km/h, the Q8 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.52 seconds. The 0.95 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, DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 6,93 s).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. Q8 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,35 kg/hp.
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. Q8 SUV: 226 km/h.