550e xDrive vs SQ8
BMW · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
SQ8
Beats the 550e xDrive by 0.11s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ8 beats the 550e xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
483 hp
500 hp
0–100 km/h
4.2s
4.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
700 Nm
770 Nm
Price
$73,500
$98,000
Simulated race times
Distance
550e xDrive
SQ8
100 m
5.397s
5.340s
1/8 mile
8.014s
7.934s
1/4 mile
12.130s
12.020s
1 km
22.060s
21.902s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 550e xDrive is $73,500 vs $98,000 for the SQ8 — a $24,500 gap. Power: SQ8 makes 17 hp more (483 vs 500). 0–100 km/h: SQ8 is 0.10s quicker (4.2s vs 4.1s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 550e xDrive or the SQ8?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ8 is faster, beating the 550e xDrive by 0.11 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 550e xDrive vs the SQ8?
The 550e xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the SQ8 does it in 4.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 550e xDrive produces 483 hp; the SQ8 produces 500 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 550e xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ8 reaches 250 km/h.
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