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BMW X1 xDrive25d F48 vs BMW X2 xDrive20i F39: 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.

compact SUV · 2016 vs 2019 · Methodology
BMWDiesel

X1 xDrive25d F48

231 hp · 450 Nm · 1,575 kg · 2016

VS
BMWPetrol

X2 xDrive20i F39

192 hp · 280 Nm · 1,540 kg · 2019

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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.

BMW

X1 xDrive25d F48

6,82kg/hpratio better by 1,20 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power231 hp4 cyl
Torque450 Nm
Weight1 575 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
BMW

X2 xDrive20i F39

8,02kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power192 hp4 cyl
Torque280 Nm
Weight1 540 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Instead of X2 xDrive20i F39
Audi Q3 SUVAudi Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kWAudi Q3 Sportback

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

X1 xDrive25d F48: 231 hp, ratio 6,82 kg/hp. X2 xDrive20i F39: 192 hp, ratio 8,02 kg/hp.

X1 xDrive25d F48: 235 km/h. X2 xDrive20i F39: 221 km/h.