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125I vs 228i xDrive Gran Coupe

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
125I
Beats the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.09s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 125I beats the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe by a hair, finishing 0.09 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
241 hp
0–100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
Top speed
240 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$42,000
$40,500

Simulated race times

Distance
125I
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
100 m
6.373s
6.420s
1/8 mile
9.401s
9.467s
1/4 mile
14.088s
14.180s
1 km
25.084s
25.219s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is $40,500 vs $42,000 for the 125I — a $1,500 gap. Power: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe makes 17 hp more (224 vs 241). 0–100 km/h: 125I is 0.10s quicker (6.1s vs 6.2s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 125I or the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 125I is faster, beating the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 125I vs the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe?

The 125I hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe does it in 6.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 125I produces 224 hp; the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 241 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 125I tops out at 240 km/h, and the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe reaches 240 km/h.

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