Can the 6.0-liter V12 Diesel diesel defeat the modern EVs?
The E-Tron Sportback is equipped with two electric motors, each producing 405 horsepower (302 kW) or 490 lb-ft (664Nm) of torque. EVs can be heavy due to their batteries. This one is lighter at 419 pounds (190 kg) than the Q7. It seems like this race is going to be close from the first drag race. The E-Tron has a poor launch and the Q7 takes an easy win. The second and third attempts prove that this was a fluke, as the EV won two more races. Racing from a roll makes the difference even more obvious. The E-Tron does not have to change gears, and pulls ahead the Q7. The EV accelerates slower than the diesel at speeds above 100 mph (161 km/h). These are go-to-jail-immediately speeds anywhere outside the autobahn, so we can’t call it a win for the Q7.
Surprisingly, the braking test came out close. Although the E-Tron is the winner, the difference between it and Q7 is small. This is because the EV weighs hundreds more than the diesel crossover. The E-Tron is expected to improve in the future. Rumours suggest that the E-Tron’s mid-cycle refresh will include an upgraded battery and more efficient electric motors . These modifications are expected to be available in the second half 2022.