Golf R vs M135I Xdrive
Volkswagen · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
Golf R
Beats the M135I Xdrive by 0.21s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf R beats the M135I Xdrive comfortably, finishing 0.21 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
315 hp
302 hp
0–100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
420 Nm
450 Nm
Price
$44,640
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Golf R
M135I Xdrive
100 m
5.621s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.328s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.562s
12.772s
1 km
22.679s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M135I Xdrive is $30,000 vs $44,640 for the Golf R — a $14,640 gap. Power: Golf R makes 13 hp more (315 vs 302). 0–100 km/h: Golf R is 0.20s quicker (4.6s vs 4.8s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Golf R or the M135I Xdrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf R is faster, beating the M135I Xdrive by 0.21 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Golf R vs the M135I Xdrive?
The Golf R hits 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the M135I Xdrive does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Golf R produces 315 hp; the M135I Xdrive produces 302 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Golf R tops out at 250 km/h, and the M135I Xdrive reaches 250 km/h.
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