Sur 0–100 km/h, Q5 Sportback gagne (7,17 s vs 7,80 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.
| Q5 Sportback | X1 sDrive20d F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,17 s−0,63 s | 7,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,19 s−0,58 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,24 s−0,23 s | 28,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h+4 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,36 kg/hp | 8,11 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Q5 Sportback | X1 sDrive20d F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 3,31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,77 s | 5,63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,17 s | 7,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,26 s | 10,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,54 s | 18,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38,30 s | 35,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,19 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,24 s | 28,47 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | X1 sDrive20d | |
| Gearbox | optional: 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Q5 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 7.17 s versus 7.80 s for the Bmw X1 sDrive20d. At this point, the Q5 Sportback leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q5 Sportback is doing 117 km/h against 119 km/h for the Bmw X1 sDrive20d. The gap is 0.73 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q5 Sportback crosses the line in 15.19 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Q5 Sportback finishes in 28.23 s versus 28.46 s, with just 0.23 s to spare. The Bmw X1 sDrive20d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q5 Sportback is capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw X1 sDrive20d at 222 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 (9.36 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.14 seconds. The 0.63 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, Q5 Sportback gagne (7,17 s vs 7,80 s).
Q5 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,17 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q5 Sportback : 204 hp, ratio 9,36 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20d F48 : 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Q5 Sportback : 226 km/h. X1 sDrive20d F48 : 222 km/h.