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Mercedes G 450 d W463 vs BMW X1 sDrive20d F48: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

luxury SUV · 2024 vs 2018 · Methodology
MercedesHybridFaster

G 450 d W463

367 hp · 750 Nm · 2,555 kg · 2024

VS
BMWDiesel

X1 sDrive20d F48

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,540 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

AMercedes G 450 d W463

5.83 s

Gap1.97 sin favour of G 450 d
BBMW X1 sDrive20d F48

7.80 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG 450 d W463X1 sDrive20d F48Gap
0–100 km/h5.83 s7.80 s1.97 s · G 450 d W463
400 m standing start14.11 s15.77 s1.66 s · G 450 d W463
1,000 m standing start26.23 s28.47 s2.24 s · G 450 d W463
Top speed (electronically limited)210 km/h222 km/h12 km/h · X1 sDrive20d F48
Power-to-weight ratio6.96 kg/hp8.11 kg/hpbetter ratio · G 450 d W463

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

MercedesHybridG 450 d W463
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageG 450 d W463X1 sDrive20d F48
0–30 km/h1.20 s2.05 s
0–50 km/h2.08 s3.31 s
0–80 km/h3.97 s5.63 s
0–100 km/h5.83 s7.80 s
0–120 km/h8.08 s10.51 s
0–160 km/h15.02 s18.66 s
0–200 km/h29.07 s35.94 s
400 m standing start14.11 s15.77 s
1,000 m standing start26.23 s28.47 s
Top speed210 km/h222 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Mercedes

G 450 d W463

6,96kg/hpratio better by 1,14 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power367 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 555 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

X1 sDrive20d F48

8,11kg/hpcompensated by −1 015 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hpPending
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 540 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearboxoptional: 8-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the G 450 d hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 7.80 s for the X1 sDrive20d. At this point, the G 450 d leads by 1.97 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the G 450 d is doing 128 km/h against 119 km/h for the X1 sDrive20d. The gap is 1.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the G 450 d crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 15.77 s. The 1.66 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the G 450 d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G 450 d finishes in 26.22 s versus 28.46 s, with a 2.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G 450 d is capped at 210 km/h, the X1 sDrive20d at 222 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.96 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.14 seconds. The 1.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, G 450 d W463 wins (5,83 s vs 7,80 s).

G 450 d W463 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).

G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20d F48: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.

G 450 d W463: 210 km/h. X1 sDrive20d F48: 222 km/h.