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Lyriq Launch Edition vs i5 eDrive40

Cadillac · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
Lyriq Launch Edition
Beats the i5 eDrive40 by 0.15s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Lyriq Launch Edition beats the i5 eDrive40 comfortably, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Lyriq Launch Edition thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
340 hp
335 hp
0–100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
Top speed
190 km/h
193 km/h
Engine
Single Electric Motor
Single Motor RWD
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
440 Nm
430 Nm
Price
$59,990
$67,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Lyriq Launch Edition
i5 eDrive40
100 m
6.090s
6.189s
1/8 mile
9.133s
9.261s
1/4 mile
14.033s
14.182s
1 km
26.334s
26.427s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Lyriq Launch Edition is $59,990 vs $67,000 for the i5 eDrive40 — a $7,010 gap. 0–100 km/h: Lyriq Launch Edition is 0.20s quicker (5.7s vs 5.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Lyriq Launch Edition or the i5 eDrive40?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Lyriq Launch Edition is faster, beating the i5 eDrive40 by 0.15 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Lyriq Launch Edition vs the i5 eDrive40?

The Lyriq Launch Edition hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the i5 eDrive40 does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Lyriq Launch Edition produces 340 hp; the i5 eDrive40 produces 335 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Lyriq Launch Edition tops out at 190 km/h, and the i5 eDrive40 reaches 193 km/h.

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