Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,76 s vs 4,94 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 M40i G01 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s−0,18 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−0,45 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,71 s−0,84 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,11 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,12 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 M40i G01 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,52 s | 3,54 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,65 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,58 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,71 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 4.94 s for the SQ2. The 0.18 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40i crosses the line in 13.01 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i finishes in 23.71 s versus 24.55 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X3 M40i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.11 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,76 s vs 4,94 s).
X3 M40i G01 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,76 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X3 M40i G01 : 354 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. SQ2 : 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
X3 M40i G01 : 250 km/h. SQ2 : 257 km/h.