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X5 xDrive40i vs i5 xDrive40

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
i5 xDrive40
Beats the X5 xDrive40i by 0.16s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the i5 xDrive40 beats the X5 xDrive40i comfortably, finishing 0.16 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i5 xDrive40 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
375 hp
389 hp
0–100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
Top speed
209 km/h
205 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV
Dual Motor AWD
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Electric
Torque
540 Nm
590 Nm
Price
$69,500
$70,000

Simulated race times

Distance
X5 xDrive40i
i5 xDrive40
100 m
5.987s
5.882s
1/8 mile
8.931s
8.795s
1/4 mile
13.612s
13.456s
1 km
25.118s
25.022s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: X5 xDrive40i is $69,500 vs $70,000 for the i5 xDrive40 — a $500 gap. Power: i5 xDrive40 makes 14 hp more (375 vs 389). 0–100 km/h: i5 xDrive40 is 0.20s quicker (5.4s vs 5.2s). Drivetrain: i5 xDrive40 is electric; X5 xDrive40i runs on mild hybrid.

FAQ

Which is faster, the X5 xDrive40i or the i5 xDrive40?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i5 xDrive40 is faster, beating the X5 xDrive40i by 0.16 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the X5 xDrive40i vs the i5 xDrive40?

The X5 xDrive40i hits 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, while the i5 xDrive40 does it in 5.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The X5 xDrive40i produces 375 hp; the i5 xDrive40 produces 389 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The X5 xDrive40i tops out at 209 km/h, and the i5 xDrive40 reaches 205 km/h.

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