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M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vs SQ3

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
SQ3
Beats the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.20s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ3 beats the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ3 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
312 hp
296 hp
0–100 km/h
5.1s
4.9s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$49,000
$52,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe
SQ3
100 m
5.888s
5.783s
1/8 mile
8.702s
8.555s
1/4 mile
13.079s
12.875s
1 km
23.428s
23.132s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is $49,000 vs $52,000 for the SQ3 — a $3,000 gap. Power: M235i xDrive Gran Coupe makes 16 hp more (312 vs 296). 0–100 km/h: SQ3 is 0.20s quicker (5.1s vs 4.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe or the SQ3?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ3 is faster, beating the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe by 0.20 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vs the SQ3?

The M235i xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, while the SQ3 does it in 4.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M235i xDrive Gran Coupe produces 312 hp; the SQ3 produces 296 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M235i xDrive Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ3 reaches 250 km/h.

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