540i xDrive vs SQ5 Sportback

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

SQ5 Sportback

Beats the 540i xDrive by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ5 Sportback beats the 540i xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ5 Sportback thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

375 hp

362 hp

0–100 km/h

4.6s

4.5s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV

3.0L Turbo V6 MHEV

Fuel

Mild Hybrid

Torque

540 Nm

550 Nm

Price

$70,000

$68,000

Simulated race times

Distance

540i xDrive

SQ5 Sportback

100 m

5.621s

5.566s

1/8 mile

8.328s

8.251s

1/4 mile

12.562s

12.456s

1 km

22.679s

22.526s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ5 Sportback is $68,000 vs $70,000 for the 540i xDrive — a $2,000 gap. Power: 540i xDrive makes 13 hp more (375 vs 362).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 540i xDrive or the SQ5 Sportback?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ5 Sportback is faster, beating the 540i xDrive by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 540i xDrive vs the SQ5 Sportback?

The 540i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the SQ5 Sportback does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 540i xDrive produces 375 hp; the SQ5 Sportback produces 362 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 540i xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ5 Sportback reaches 250 km/h.

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