228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs Q5

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

228i xDrive Gran Coupe

Beats the Q5 by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe beats the Q5 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

241 hp

248 hp

0–100 km/h

6.2s

6.3s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$40,500

$43,000

Simulated race times

Distance

228i xDrive Gran Coupe

100 m

6.420s

6.467s

1/8 mile

9.467s

9.533s

1/4 mile

14.180s

14.271s

1 km

25.219s

25.353s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is $40,500 vs $43,000 for the Q5 — a $2,500 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe or the Q5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is faster, beating the Q5 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs the Q5?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the Q5 does it in 6.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 241 hp; the Q5 produces 248 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe tops out at 240 km/h, and the Q5 reaches 240 km/h.

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