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Mercedes G 450 d W463 vs Audi Q7 SUV: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

luxury SUV · 2024 vs 2026 · Methodology
MercedesHybridFaster

G 450 d W463

367 hp · 750 Nm · 2,555 kg · 2024

VS
AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 hp · 500 Nm · 2,100 kg · 2026

Result · 0–100 km/h

AMercedes G 450 d W463

5.83 s

Gap1.24 sin favour of G 450 d
BAudi Q7 SUV

7.07 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG 450 d W463Q7 SUVGap
0–100 km/h5.83 s7.07 s1.24 s · G 450 d W463
400 m standing start14.11 s15.11 s1.00 s · G 450 d W463
1,000 m standing start26.23 s28.09 s1.86 s · G 450 d W463
Top speed (electronically limited)210 km/h226 km/h16 km/h · Q7 SUV
Power-to-weight ratio6.96 kg/hp9.09 kg/hpbetter ratio · G 450 d W463

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

MercedesHybridG 450 d W463
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AudiDieselQ7 SUV
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageG 450 d W463Q7 SUV
0–30 km/h1.20 s1.17 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h2.08 s · tight gap2.22 s
0–80 km/h3.97 s4.70 s
0–100 km/h5.83 s7.07 s
0–120 km/h8.08 s10.12 s
0–160 km/h15.02 s19.20 s
0–200 km/h29.07 s37.54 s
400 m standing start14.11 s15.11 s
1,000 m standing start26.23 s28.09 s
Top speed210 km/h226 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Mercedes

G 450 d W463

6,96kg/hpratio better by 2,13 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power367 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 555 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Audi

Q7 SUV

9,09kg/hpcompensated by −455 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power231 hpPending
Torque500 Nm
Weight2 100 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed tiptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the G 450 d hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the G 450 d leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the G 450 d is doing 128 km/h against 117 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the G 450 d crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 15.11 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the G 450 d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G 450 d finishes in 26.22 s versus 28.09 s, with a 1.86 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (226 km/h), the Q7 SUV never recovers its launch deficit.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G 450 d is capped at 210 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 (6.96 kg/hp vs 9.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 1.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, G 450 d W463 wins (5,83 s vs 7,07 s).

G 450 d W463 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).

G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp.

G 450 d W463: 210 km/h. Q7 SUV: 226 km/h.