Over 0–100 km/h, X1 xDrive20i F48 wins (7,78 s vs 9,23 s).
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.
| X1 xDrive20i F48 | X1 sDrive18d F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,78 s−1,45 s | 9,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s−1,06 s | 16,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,72 s−1,94 s | 30,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 221 km/h+17 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,03 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 | X1 xDrive20i F48 | X1 sDrive18d F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,58 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,80 s | 3,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,40 s | 6,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,78 s | 9,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,86 s | 13,00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,00 s | 25,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 40,38 s | 72,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,68 s | 16,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,72 s | 30,66 s |
| Top speed | 221 km/h | 204 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the X1 xDrive20i hits 100 km/h in 7.78 s versus 9.23 s for the X1 sDrive18d. At this point, the X1 xDrive20i leads by 1.45 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X1 xDrive20i is doing 116 km/h against 110 km/h for the X1 sDrive18d. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X1 xDrive20i crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 16.74 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X1 xDrive20i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X1 xDrive20i finishes in 28.72 s versus 30.65 s, with a 1.94 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X1 xDrive20i is capped at 223 km/h, the X1 sDrive18d at 205 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 (8.18 kg/hp vs 10.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.31 seconds. The 1.45 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, X1 xDrive20i F48 wins (7,78 s vs 9,23 s).
X1 xDrive20i F48 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X1 xDrive20i F48: 192 hp, ratio 8,18 kg/hp. X1 sDrive18d F48: 150 hp, ratio 10,03 kg/hp.
X1 xDrive20i F48: 221 km/h. X1 sDrive18d F48: 204 km/h.