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Mercedes G 580 W463 vs Audi SQ8 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
MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

VS
AudiPetrol

SQ8 SUV

507 hp · 770 Nm · 2,240 kg · 2026

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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 580 W463

2,38kg/hpratio better by 2,03 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power587 hpPending
Torque1164 Nm
Weight1 399 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Audi

SQ8 SUV

4,42kg/hpcompensated by −841 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power507 hpPending
Torque770 Nm
Weight2 240 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed tiptronic

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Frequently asked questions

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G 580 W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp. SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp.

G 580 W463: 180 km/h. SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h.