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X5 xDrive50e vs SQ6 e-tron

BMW · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
SQ6 e-tron
Beats the X5 xDrive50e by 0.28s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ6 e-tron beats the X5 xDrive50e comfortably, finishing 0.28 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ6 e-tron thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
483 hp
509 hp
0–100 km/h
4.6s
4.3s
Top speed
235 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV
Dual Motor AWD
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Torque
700 Nm
580 Nm
Price
$75,000
$75,000

Simulated race times

Distance
X5 xDrive50e
SQ6 e-tron
100 m
5.609s
5.440s
1/8 mile
8.340s
8.115s
1/4 mile
12.650s
12.368s
1 km
23.105s
22.824s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: SQ6 e-tron is $75,000 vs $75,000 for the X5 xDrive50e — a $0 gap. Power: SQ6 e-tron makes 26 hp more (483 vs 509). 0–100 km/h: SQ6 e-tron is 0.30s quicker (4.6s vs 4.3s). Top speed: X5 xDrive50e runs to 235 km/h, 5 km/h higher than SQ6 e-tron. Drivetrain: SQ6 e-tron is electric; X5 xDrive50e runs on plug-in hybrid.

FAQ

Which is faster, the X5 xDrive50e or the SQ6 e-tron?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ6 e-tron is faster, beating the X5 xDrive50e by 0.28 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the X5 xDrive50e vs the SQ6 e-tron?

The X5 xDrive50e hits 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the SQ6 e-tron does it in 4.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The X5 xDrive50e produces 483 hp; the SQ6 e-tron produces 509 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The X5 xDrive50e tops out at 235 km/h, and the SQ6 e-tron reaches 230 km/h.

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