Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 6,40 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.
| 550e xDrive G60 | 225d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s−2,16 s | 6,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,27 s−2,34 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,96 s−4,32 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,58 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 | 550e xDrive G60 | 225d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 4,76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,48 s | 8,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 14,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,41 s | 24,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,27 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,96 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 155 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 550e xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 6.40 s for the Bmw 225d. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw 550e xDrive leads by 2.16 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive is doing 153 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 225d. The gap is 1.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 550e xDrive crosses the line in 12.27 s versus 14.61 s. The 2.34 s gap represents roughly 100 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive finishes in 21.96 s versus 26.28 s, with a 4.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 550e xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 225d at 243 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.71 seconds. The 2.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 6,40 s).
550e xDrive G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
550e xDrive G60: 489 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. 225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
550e xDrive G60: 250 km/h. 225d F22: 243 km/h.