Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 4,37 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | SQ6 SUV e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.37 s | 0.45 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.01 s | 12.70 s | 0.69 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 23.29 s | 1.32 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 230 km/h | 5 km/h · SQ6 SUV e-tron |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.07 kg/hp | 4.76 kg/hp | better ratio · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | SQ6 SUV e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s · tight gap | 1.16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.89 s · tight gap | 1.93 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.04 s | 5.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.35 s | 10.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.16 s | 16.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.01 s | 12.70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 23.29 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 230 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 509 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.37 s for the SQ6 SUV e-tron. At this point, the i4 M50 xDrive leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 144 km/h for the SQ6 SUV e-tron. The gap is 0.37 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.70 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive finishes in 21.97 s versus 23.29 s, with a 1.32 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i4 M50 xDrive is capped at 225 km/h, the SQ6 SUV e-tron at 230 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.07 kg/hp vs 4.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.73 seconds. The 0.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 4,37 s).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp. SQ6 SUV e-tron: 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp.
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 225 km/h. SQ6 SUV e-tron: 230 km/h.