Sur 0–100 km/h, X1 xDrive25i F48 gagne (6,64 s vs 7,07 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.
| Q7 SUV | X1 xDrive25i F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 6,64 s+0,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 14,83 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 27,07 s+1,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 226 km/h | 233 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,09 kg/hp | 6,84 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 | Q7 SUV | X1 xDrive25i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,70 s | 4,76 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,07 s | 6,64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,12 s | 9,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,20 s | 16,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37,54 s | 29,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,11 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,09 s | 27,07 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 233 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X1 xDrive25i hits 100 km/h in 6.64 s versus 7.07 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q7 SUV is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 117 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw X1 xDrive25i. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X1 xDrive25i crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X1 xDrive25i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X1 xDrive25i finishes in 27.06 s versus 28.09 s, with a 1.02 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (226 vs 233 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q7 SUV is capped at 226 km/h, the Bmw X1 xDrive25i 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 (9.09 kg/hp vs 6.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.43 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 xDrive25i F48 gagne (6,64 s vs 7,07 s).
Q7 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q7 SUV : 231 hp, ratio 9,09 kg/hp. X1 xDrive25i F48 : 231 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Q7 SUV : 226 km/h. X1 xDrive25i F48 : 233 km/h.