Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV and M140i xDrive F20LCI are neck and neck (4,42 s vs 4,43 s, no significant gap).
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.
| SQ5 SUV | M140i xDrive F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−0,01 s | 4,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,64 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s | 23,01 s+0,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,56 kg/hp | 4,53 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 | SQ5 SUV | M140i xDrive F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,21 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 3,29 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 4,43 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,02 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,50 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,55 s | 15,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,76 s | 12,64 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,50 s | 23,01 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 4.43 s for the Bmw M140i xDrive. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw M140i xDrive. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M140i xDrive crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 12.76 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M140i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 203 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M140i xDrive finishes in 23.01 s versus 23.50 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the SQ5 SUV and the Bmw M140i xDrive are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.56 kg/hp vs 4.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.96 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV and M140i xDrive F20LCI are neck and neck (4,42 s vs 4,43 s, no significant gap).
SQ5 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. M140i xDrive F20LCI: 340 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp.
SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h. M140i xDrive F20LCI: 250 km/h.