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Q5 vs 228i xDrive Gran Coupe

Audi · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Beats the Q5 by 0.09s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe beats the Q5 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
248 hp
241 hp
0–100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
Top speed
240 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
500 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$43,000
$40,500

Simulated race times

Distance
Q5
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
100 m
6.467s
6.420s
1/8 mile
9.533s
9.467s
1/4 mile
14.271s
14.180s
1 km
25.353s
25.219s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is $40,500 vs $43,000 for the Q5 — a $2,500 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Q5 or the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is faster, beating the Q5 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Q5 vs the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe?

The Q5 hits 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, while the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe does it in 6.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Q5 produces 248 hp; the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 241 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Q5 tops out at 240 km/h, and the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe reaches 240 km/h.

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