530i xDrive vs 128TI

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

128TI

Beats the 530i xDrive by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 128TI beats the 530i xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 128TI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

261 hp

0–100 km/h

6.2s

6.1s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV

Fuel

Mild Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

Price

$63,000

$42,000

Simulated race times

Distance

530i xDrive

128TI

100 m

6.434s

6.386s

1/8 mile

9.469s

9.402s

1/4 mile

14.140s

14.048s

1 km

24.988s

24.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 128TI is $42,000 vs $63,000 for the 530i xDrive — a $21,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 128TI is 0.10s quicker (6.2s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 530i xDrive or the 128TI?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 128TI is faster, beating the 530i xDrive by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 530i xDrive vs the 128TI?

The 530i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the 128TI does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 530i xDrive produces 255 hp; the 128TI produces 261 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 530i xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the 128TI reaches 250 km/h.

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