Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 wins (4,99 s vs 5,16 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.
| 745e G11 | X3 M40d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 4,99 s+0,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s | 13,34 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,08 s−0,39 s | 24,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,08 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,94 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 | 745e G11 | X3 M40d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,80 s | 3,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,84 s | 6,82 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,35 s | 11,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,09 s | 20,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s | 13,34 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,08 s | 24,47 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.99 s versus 5.16 s for the Bmw 745e. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40d leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d is doing 137 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 745e. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40d crosses the line in 13.34 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 745e finishes in 24.07 s versus 24.47 s. The 0.39 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Bmw X3 M40d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 745e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 745e and the Bmw X3 M40d 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.
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 7.88 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 wins (4,99 s vs 5,16 s).
745e G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
745e G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,08 kg/hp. X3 M40d G01: 340 hp, ratio 5,94 kg/hp.
745e G11: 250 km/h. X3 M40d G01: 250 km/h.