330d xDrive vs SQ3

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

330d xDrive

Beats the SQ3 by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 330d xDrive beats the SQ3 by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 330d xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

286 hp

296 hp

0–100 km/h

4.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

I6 Turbo Diesel

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Diesel

Petrol

Torque

650 Nm

400 Nm

Price

$68,000

$52,000

Simulated race times

Distance

330d xDrive

SQ3

100 m

5.783s

1/8 mile

8.555s

1/4 mile

12.875s

1 km

23.132s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ3 is $52,000 vs $68,000 for the 330d xDrive — a $16,000 gap. Power: SQ3 makes 10 hp more (286 vs 296).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 330d xDrive or the SQ3?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 330d xDrive is faster, beating the SQ3 by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 330d xDrive vs the SQ3?

The 330d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the SQ3 does it in 4.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 330d xDrive produces 286 hp; the SQ3 produces 296 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 330d xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ3 reaches 250 km/h.

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