Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 s vs 5,98 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.
| ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s−0,39 s | 5,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s−0,60 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s−2,12 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h+6 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,23 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 | ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,63 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,73 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 8,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,38 s | 15,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 28,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 485 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 780 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 485 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is doing 141 km/h against 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 finishes in 24.29 s versus 26.41 s, with a 2.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 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.
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 9.63 seconds. The 0.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 s vs 5,98 s).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,59 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 236 km/h. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.