Sur 0–100 km/h, X1 xDrive20i F48 gagne (7,22 s vs 7,35 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 SUV | X1 xDrive20i F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,35 s | 7,22 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,29 s | 15,24 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,61 s | 28,05 s+0,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h+3 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,58 kg/hp | 8,88 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 SUV | X1 xDrive20i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,12 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,19 s | 2,47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,81 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,35 s | 7,22 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,60 s | 10,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,04 s | 18,68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 40,96 s | 35,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,29 s | 15,24 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,61 s | 28,05 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 223 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 | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 955 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i hits 100 km/h in 7.22 s versus 7.35 s for the Q5 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q5 SUV is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 115 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw X1 xDrive20i. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i crosses the line in 15.24 s versus 15.29 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i finishes in 28.05 s versus 28.61 s, with a 0.56 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (226 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q5 SUV is capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i at 223 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 (9.58 kg/hp vs 8.88 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.47 seconds. The 0.13 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, X1 xDrive20i F48 gagne (7,22 s vs 7,35 s).
Q5 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q5 SUV : 204 hp, ratio 9,58 kg/hp. X1 xDrive20i F48 : 178 hp, ratio 8,88 kg/hp.
Q5 SUV : 226 km/h. X1 xDrive20i F48 : 223 km/h.