Q3 vs 520d M Sport
Audi · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
520d M Sport
Beats the Q3 by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 520d M Sport beats the Q3 by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 520d M Sport thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
248 hp
197 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
Top speed
230 km/h
232 km/h
Engine
I4
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$35,000
$64,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Q3
520d M Sport
100 m
6.896s
6.901s
1/8 mile
10.156s
10.157s
1/4 mile
15.181s
15.174s
1 km
26.882s
26.833s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Q3 is $35,000 vs $64,000 for the 520d M Sport — a $29,000 gap. Power: Q3 makes 51 hp more (248 vs 197).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Q3 or the 520d M Sport?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 520d M Sport is faster, beating the Q3 by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q3 vs the 520d M Sport?
The Q3 hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 520d M Sport does it in 7.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Q3 produces 248 hp; the 520d M Sport produces 197 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Q3 tops out at 230 km/h, and the 520d M Sport reaches 232 km/h.
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