SQ8 vs 550e xDrive
Audi · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
SQ8
Beats the 550e xDrive by 0.11s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ8 beats the 550e xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
500 hp
483 hp
0–100 km/h
4.1s
4.2s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
770 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$98,000
$73,500
Simulated race times
Distance
SQ8
550e xDrive
100 m
5.340s
5.397s
1/8 mile
7.934s
8.014s
1/4 mile
12.020s
12.130s
1 km
21.902s
22.060s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 550e xDrive is $73,500 vs $98,000 for the SQ8 — a $24,500 gap. Power: SQ8 makes 17 hp more (500 vs 483). 0–100 km/h: SQ8 is 0.10s quicker (4.1s vs 4.2s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the SQ8 or the 550e xDrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ8 is faster, beating the 550e xDrive by 0.11 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the SQ8 vs the 550e xDrive?
The SQ8 hits 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the 550e xDrive does it in 4.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The SQ8 produces 500 hp; the 550e xDrive produces 483 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The SQ8 tops out at 250 km/h, and the 550e xDrive reaches 250 km/h.
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