Question 1

Which is faster, Audi Q3 or BMW 5 E28?

Accepted Answer

The Audi Q3 2026 is faster with a 15.00s quarter mile compared to 15.30s for the BMW 5 E28 1988.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between Q3 and 5 E28?

Accepted Answer

The Audi Q3 2026 does 0-60 mph in 6.80 seconds, while the BMW 5 E28 1988 achieves it in 6.50 seconds. The 5 E28 launches faster.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the Q3 and 5 E28 respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	Audi Q3	BMW 5 E28	Winner
1/4 Mile	15.00s	15.30s	Q3
0-60 MPH	6.80s	6.50s	5 E28
0-100 KM/H	7.10s	6.80s	5 E28
Trap Speed	145 km/h	153 km/h	5 E28
Horsepower	240 HP	256 HP	5 E28
Torque	370 Nm	330 Nm	Q3
Weight	1680 kg	1430 kg	5 E28
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	-

Audi Q3 2026 vs BMW 5 E28 1988

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