125I vs Q5

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

125I

Beats the Q5 by 0.18s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 125I beats the Q5 comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 125I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

224 hp

248 hp

0–100 km/h

6.1s

6.3s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$42,000

$43,000

Simulated race times

Distance

125I

100 m

6.373s

6.467s

1/8 mile

9.401s

9.533s

1/4 mile

14.088s

14.271s

1 km

25.084s

25.353s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 125I is $42,000 vs $43,000 for the Q5 — a $1,000 gap. Power: Q5 makes 24 hp more (224 vs 248). 0–100 km/h: 125I is 0.20s quicker (6.1s vs 6.3s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 125I or the Q5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 125I is faster, beating the Q5 by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 125I vs the Q5?

The 125I hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the Q5 does it in 6.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 125I produces 224 hp; the Q5 produces 248 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 125I tops out at 240 km/h, and the Q5 reaches 240 km/h.

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