330d xDrive vs S3 Sedan
BMW · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
S3 Sedan
Beats the 330d xDrive by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 Sedan beats the 330d xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 Sedan thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
286 hp
306 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I6 Turbo Diesel
I4
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$68,000
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
330d xDrive
S3 Sedan
100 m
5.783s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.772s
1 km
23.132s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S3 Sedan is $52,000 vs $68,000 for the 330d xDrive — a $16,000 gap. Power: S3 Sedan makes 20 hp more (286 vs 306). 0–100 km/h: S3 Sedan is 0.10s quicker (4.9s vs 4.8s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 330d xDrive or the S3 Sedan?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 Sedan is faster, beating the 330d xDrive by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 330d xDrive vs the S3 Sedan?
The 330d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the S3 Sedan does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 330d xDrive produces 286 hp; the S3 Sedan produces 306 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 330d xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the S3 Sedan reaches 250 km/h.
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