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SQ3 vs M235i xDrive Gran Coupe

Audi · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
SQ3
Beats the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.20s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ3 beats the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.20 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
312 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$52,000
$49,000

Simulated race times

Distance
SQ3
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe
100 m
5.783s
5.888s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.702s
1/4 mile
12.875s
13.079s
1 km
23.132s
23.428s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is $49,000 vs $52,000 for the SQ3 — a $3,000 gap. Power: M235i xDrive Gran Coupe makes 16 hp more (296 vs 312). 0–100 km/h: SQ3 is 0.20s quicker (4.9s vs 5.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the SQ3 or the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ3 is faster, beating the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.20 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the SQ3 vs the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe?

The SQ3 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe does it in 5.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The SQ3 produces 296 hp; the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 312 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The SQ3 tops out at 250 km/h, and the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe reaches 250 km/h.

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