Fx50* vs SQ5

Infiniti · Audi

1/4 Mile winner

SQ5

Beats the Fx50* by 0.20s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the SQ5 beats the Fx50* comfortably, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the SQ5 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

390 hp

349 hp

0–100 km/h

5.6s

5.4s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

5.0L V8

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

Price

$61,750

$62,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Fx50*

SQ5

100 m

6.143s

6.042s

1/8 mile

9.060s

8.919s

1/4 mile

13.573s

13.378s

1 km

24.152s

23.865s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Fx50* is $61,750 vs $62,000 for the SQ5 — a $250 gap. Power: Fx50* makes 41 hp more (390 vs 349). 0–100 km/h: SQ5 is 0.20s quicker (5.6s vs 5.4s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Fx50* or the SQ5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the SQ5 is faster, beating the Fx50* by 0.20 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Fx50* vs the SQ5?

The Fx50* hits 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the SQ5 does it in 5.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Fx50* produces 390 hp; the SQ5 produces 349 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Fx50* tops out at 250 km/h, and the SQ5 reaches 250 km/h.

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