Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50d F15 wins (5,15 s vs 5,44 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.
| X5 M50d F15 | 530d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,15 s−0,29 s | 5,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s−0,29 s | 13,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,61 s−0,55 s | 25,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,69 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,40 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 | X5 M50d F15 | 530d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,71 s | 3,83 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,15 s | 5,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,95 s | 7,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,03 s | 13,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,34 s | 21,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s | 13,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,61 s | 25,16 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50d hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 5.44 s for the Bmw 530d xDrive. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50d leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d is doing 136 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 530d xDrive. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M50d crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.76 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d finishes in 24.60 s versus 25.16 s, with a 0.55 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 Bmw X5 M50d and the Bmw 530d 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 (5.69 kg/hp vs 6.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.63 seconds. The 0.29 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50d F15 wins (5,15 s vs 5,44 s).
X5 M50d F15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 M50d F15: 400 hp, ratio 5,69 kg/hp. 530d xDrive G30: 265 hp, ratio 6,40 kg/hp.
X5 M50d F15: 250 km/h. 530d xDrive G30: 250 km/h.