520d M Sport vs 120I Xdrive
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
120I Xdrive
Beats the 520d M Sport by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 120I Xdrive beats the 520d M Sport by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 120I Xdrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
197 hp
178 hp
0–100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
Top speed
232 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo Diesel
I4
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$64,000
$40,000
Simulated race times
Distance
520d M Sport
120I Xdrive
100 m
6.901s
6.853s
1/8 mile
10.157s
10.095s
1/4 mile
15.174s
15.097s
1 km
26.833s
26.757s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 120I Xdrive is $40,000 vs $64,000 for the 520d M Sport — a $24,000 gap. Power: 520d M Sport makes 19 hp more (197 vs 178).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 520d M Sport or the 120I Xdrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 120I Xdrive is faster, beating the 520d M Sport by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 520d M Sport vs the 120I Xdrive?
The 520d M Sport hits 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, while the 120I Xdrive does it in 7.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 520d M Sport produces 197 hp; the 120I Xdrive produces 178 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 520d M Sport tops out at 232 km/h, and the 120I Xdrive reaches 230 km/h.
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