Over 0–100 km/h, Urus SE wins (3,46 s vs 3,66 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Urus SE | RS Q8 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.46 s | 3.66 s | 0.20 s · Urus SE |
| 400 m standing start | 11.30 s | 11.59 s | 0.29 s · Urus SE |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.49 s | 21.01 s | 0.52 s · Urus SE |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 312 km/h | 250 km/h | 62 km/h · Urus SE |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.29 kg/hp | 3.55 kg/hp | better ratio · Urus SE |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Urus SE | RS Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.01 s · tight gap | 1.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.69 s · tight gap | 1.73 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.66 s · tight gap | 2.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.46 s | 3.66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.42 s | 4.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.00 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.75 s | 11.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.30 s | 11.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.49 s | 21.01 s |
| Top speed limited | 312 km/h | 250 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 | 653 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 640 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Urus SE hits 100 km/h in 3.46 s versus 3.66 s for the RS Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 900 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Urus SE leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Urus SE is doing 166 km/h against 161 km/h for the RS Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Urus SE crosses the line in 11.30 s versus 11.58 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Urus SE continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 229 km/h versus 223 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Urus SE finishes in 20.49 s versus 21.01 s, with a 0.52 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Urus SE is capped at 312 km/h, the RS Q8 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
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 5.30 seconds. The 0.20 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, Urus SE wins (3,46 s vs 3,66 s).
Urus SE goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Urus SE: 653 hp, ratio 3,29 kg/hp. RS Q8 SUV: 640 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp.
Urus SE: 312 km/h. RS Q8 SUV: 250 km/h.