300C vs SQ8
Chrysler · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
SQ8
Beats the 300C by 0.18s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ8 beats the 300C comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
485 hp
500 hp
0–100 km/h
4.3s
4.1s
Top speed
257 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V8
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
644 Nm
770 Nm
Price
$55,000
$98,000
Simulated race times
Distance
300C
SQ8
100 m
5.459s
5.340s
1/8 mile
8.088s
7.934s
1/4 mile
12.201s
12.020s
1 km
22.035s
21.902s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 300C is $55,000 vs $98,000 for the SQ8 — a $43,000 gap. Power: SQ8 makes 15 hp more (485 vs 500). 0–100 km/h: SQ8 is 0.20s quicker (4.3s vs 4.1s). Top speed: 300C runs to 257 km/h, 7 km/h higher than SQ8.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 300C or the SQ8?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ8 is faster, beating the 300C by 0.18 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 300C vs the SQ8?
The 300C hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the SQ8 does it in 4.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 300C produces 485 hp; the SQ8 produces 500 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 300C tops out at 257 km/h, and the SQ8 reaches 250 km/h.
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