Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 gagne (4,87 s vs 7,34 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| X3 M40d G01 | Q5 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s−2,47 s | 7,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s−2,08 s | 15,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,25 s−4,32 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+24 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,66 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X3 M40d G01 | Q5 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,49 s | 4,82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 7,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,61 s | 10,56 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,49 s | 20,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,48 s | 40,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s | 15,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,25 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 7.34 s for the Q5 Sportback. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40d leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d is doing 138 km/h against 115 km/h for the Q5 Sportback. The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40d crosses the line in 13.21 s versus 15.28 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d finishes in 24.24 s versus 28.56 s, with a 4.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 M40d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Q5 Sportback at 226 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 (5.81 kg/hp vs 9.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.41 seconds. The 2.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 gagne (4,87 s vs 7,34 s).
X3 M40d G01 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X3 M40d G01 : 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp. Q5 Sportback : 204 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp.
X3 M40d G01 : 250 km/h. Q5 Sportback : 226 km/h.