i5 xDrive40 vs Ariya
BMW · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Ariya
Beats the i5 xDrive40 by 0.05s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Ariya beats the i5 xDrive40 by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Ariya thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
389 hp
389 hp
0–100 km/h
5.2s
5.1s
Top speed
205 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor AWD
Dual Electric Motors
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
590 Nm
600 Nm
Price
$70,000
$58,950
Simulated race times
Distance
i5 xDrive40
Ariya
100 m
5.882s
5.823s
1/8 mile
8.795s
8.729s
1/4 mile
13.456s
13.404s
1 km
25.022s
25.115s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Ariya is $58,950 vs $70,000 for the i5 xDrive40 — a $11,050 gap. 0–100 km/h: Ariya is 0.10s quicker (5.2s vs 5.1s). Top speed: i5 xDrive40 runs to 205 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Ariya.
FAQ
Which is faster, the i5 xDrive40 or the Ariya?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Ariya is faster, beating the i5 xDrive40 by 0.05 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the i5 xDrive40 vs the Ariya?
The i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the Ariya does it in 5.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The i5 xDrive40 produces 389 hp; the Ariya produces 389 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The i5 xDrive40 tops out at 205 km/h, and the Ariya reaches 200 km/h.
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