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228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs 125I

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
241 hp
224 hp
0–100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
Top speed
240 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$40,500
$42,000

Simulated race times

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

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 (241 vs 224). 0–100 km/h: 125I is 0.10s quicker (6.2s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

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

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 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vs the 125I?

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

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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