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Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate vs Q8 e-tron 55 quattro

GMC · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
Beats the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate by 0.18s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro beats the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
420 hp
402 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
5.6s
Top speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
6.2L V8 engine
Dual Motor AWD
Fuel
Petrol
Electric
Torque
624 Nm
664 Nm
Price
$80,000
$75,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
Q8 e-tron 55 quattro
100 m
6.160s
6.066s
1/8 mile
9.198s
9.067s
1/4 mile
14.041s
13.862s
1 km
25.993s
25.745s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is $75,000 vs $80,000 for the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate — a $5,000 gap. Power: Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate makes 18 hp more (420 vs 402). 0–100 km/h: Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is 0.20s quicker (5.8s vs 5.6s). Drivetrain: Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is electric; Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate or the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is faster, beating the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate vs the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

The Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro does it in 5.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate produces 420 hp; the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro produces 402 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate tops out at 200 km/h, and the Q8 e-tron 55 quattro reaches 200 km/h.

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