SQ3 vs 330d xDrive

Audi · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

SQ3

Beats the 330d xDrive by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ3 beats the 330d xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ3 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

296 hp

286 hp

0–100 km/h

4.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

I6 Turbo Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

Diesel

Torque

400 Nm

650 Nm

Price

$52,000

$68,000

Simulated race times

Distance

SQ3

330d xDrive

100 m

5.783s

1/8 mile

8.555s

1/4 mile

12.875s

1 km

23.132s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ3 is $52,000 vs $68,000 for the 330d xDrive — a $16,000 gap. Power: SQ3 makes 10 hp more (296 vs 286).

FAQ

Which is faster, the SQ3 or the 330d xDrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ3 is faster, beating the 330d xDrive by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the SQ3 vs the 330d xDrive?

The SQ3 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the 330d xDrive does it in 4.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The SQ3 produces 296 hp; the 330d xDrive produces 286 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The SQ3 tops out at 250 km/h, and the 330d xDrive reaches 250 km/h.

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