Audi Q7 0–60 Times
The Audi Q7 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Audi Q7 is the 2020 Audi Q7 55 Premium Plus Quattro, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Audi Q7 is the 2011 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Premium Plus Quattro, which took 8.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 82.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Audi Q7 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.24 seconds at 92.16 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.00sec
2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro · stock
Average 0–60
6.94sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.24sec
@ 92.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.60sec
2011 3.0 TDI
Across 20 verified runs, the Audi Q7 ranges from 5.00 to 8.60 seconds 0–60, with a 6.94-second average.
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Audi Q7 Performance Overview
Audi’s three-row Q7 has built its performance profile across 20 verified tests spanning 2007 to 2025, moving from the broad-engine 4L era into the quicker, more efficient 4M generation. Early 4L models mixed gasoline and diesel powertrains, with naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and supercharged engines ranging from 225 to 350 hp. The 2007 4.2 Premium S-Line Quattro set the early pace at 7.3 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro lowered that to 6.6 seconds. At the other end of the recorded range, the 2011 3.0 TDI Premium Plus Quattro took 8.6 seconds.
The second-generation 4M, introduced for 2017, shifted the Q7 toward consistently quicker acceleration, with gasoline and hybrid-assisted gasoline setups in a 252–335 hp band. The 2017 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro cut the benchmark to 5.4 seconds, and the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro remains the quickest tested example at 5.0 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.7-second quarter-mile at 101 mph. Today, the Q7 sits as a midsize luxury SUV with a measured performance envelope, averaging 6.94 seconds to 60 mph across all recorded tests.
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Audi Q7 0–60 Times by Generation: 4L to 4M
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4M | 2017–present | 5.98s | 5.00s — 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro | 10 | The 4M generation (2017–present) averaged 5.98 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 252 to 335 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Supercharger V6, 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec configurations. |
| 4L | 2007–2015 | 7.89s | 6.60s — 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro | 10 | The 4L generation (2007–2015) averaged 7.89 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 225 to 350 hp across 3.0L Supercharged V6, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.6L V6, 4.2L V8 configurations. |
4M
2017–present
Avg 0–60
5.98s
Fastest
5.00s
Tests
10
2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro
The 4M generation (2017–present) averaged 5.98 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro at 5.00 seconds. Output ranged from 252 to 335 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.0L Supercharger V6, 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec configurations.
4L
2007–2015
Avg 0–60
7.89s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
10
2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro
The 4L generation (2007–2015) averaged 7.89 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 225 to 350 hp across 3.0L Supercharged V6, 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.6L V6, 4.2L V8 configurations.
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Audi Q7 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
20 tests · 7 years
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2025 Audi Q7
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
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#05
2025 Audi Q7 55 Prestige Quattro (Black Optic Plus)
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,071 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 20
How we verify Audi Q7 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi Q7 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi Q7 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Audi Q7 performance FAQs
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The 2025 Audi Q7 55 Prestige Quattro Black Optic Plus reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile is 14.4 seconds at 97 mph. That test vehicle used a 335-hp, 369-lb-ft hybrid powertrain with AWD.
The quickest Audi Q7 on record is the 2020 Q7 55 Premium Plus Quattro, which runs 0-60 in 5.0 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile Q7 recorded, covering the distance in 13.7 seconds at 101 mph.
The fastest stock Audi Q7 on record is the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro. It posts a 5.0-second 0-60 time and a 13.7-second quarter-mile at 101 mph. There are 20 production Q7 tests on record, with no modified examples in the current group.
Across 20 Audi Q7 tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.24 seconds at 92.2 mph. That gives a good overall picture of Q7 performance across multiple years, trims, and powertrain setups.
The second-generation 4M Audi Q7 averages 5.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The fastest 4M run is 5.0 seconds, set by the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro. Power outputs in this generation range from 252 to 335 hp.
The fastest 4M-generation Audi Q7 is the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro. It delivers a 5.0-second 0-60 run, making it the quickest second-generation Q7 recorded. Across the 4M generation, the average 0-60 time is 5.98 seconds over 10 tests.
The first-generation 4L Audi Q7 averages 7.89 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.6 seconds, achieved by the 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro. First-generation Q7 models span outputs from 225 to 350 hp.
The fastest first-generation 4L Audi Q7 is the 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro, with a 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest 2007-2015 Q7 on record, ahead of the generation’s 7.89-second average across 10 verified tests.
The 55 Premium Plus Quattro is quicker on record. The 2020 Q7 55 Premium Plus Quattro reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, while the 2025 Q7 55 Prestige Quattro Black Optic Plus does it in 5.9 seconds. That is a 0.9-second advantage for the Premium Plus test.
The 3.0T Prestige Quattro is clearly quicker overall. Across five tests, it averages 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and has a best run of 5.5 seconds. The 4.2 Premium Quattro averages 7.73 seconds across three tests, with a best of 7.5 seconds.
Audi Q7 quarter-mile times average 15.24 seconds at 92.2 mph across 20 tests. The quickest Q7 quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2020 55 Premium Plus Quattro at 13.7 seconds and 101 mph. For the 2025 model tested, the quarter-mile is 14.4 seconds at 97 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Audi Q7 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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