Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 6,63 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ5 SUV | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 6.63 s | 2.21 s · SQ5 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 14.83 s | 2.07 s · SQ5 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.50 s | 26.93 s | 3.43 s · SQ5 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 234 km/h | 16 km/h · SQ5 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 6.58 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ5 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ5 SUV | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 2.83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.15 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 6.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.02 s | 8.96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.50 s | 15.73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.55 s | 28.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.76 s | 14.83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.50 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 234 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 6.63 s for the 225i xDrive Active Tourer. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 2.21 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225i xDrive Active Tourer. The gap is 1.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 14.83 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ5 SUV finishes in 23.50 s versus 26.93 s, with a 3.43 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ5 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 225i xDrive Active Tourer at 235 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.56 kg/hp vs 6.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.33 seconds. The 2.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 6,63 s).
SQ5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 231 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h. 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 234 km/h.