Over 0–100 km/h, X1 xDrive25e F48 wins (6,78 s vs 6,92 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.
| X1 xDrive25e F48 | X2 xDrive25e F39 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,78 s−0,14 s | 6,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−0,13 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,44 s−0,22 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 195 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,93 kg/hp | 7,86 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X1 xDrive25e F48 | X2 xDrive25e F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,47 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,52 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,65 s | 4,81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,78 s | 6,92 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,43 s | 9,66 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,26 s | 17,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 15,05 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,44 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 195 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X1 xDrive25e hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 6.92 s for the X2 xDrive25e. At this point, the X1 xDrive25e leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X1 xDrive25e is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the X2 xDrive25e. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X1 xDrive25e crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the X1 xDrive25e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X1 xDrive25e finishes in 27.44 s versus 27.66 s, with a 0.22 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 195 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X1 xDrive25e and the X2 xDrive25e are governed to 193 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.93 kg/hp vs 7.86 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.30 seconds. The 0.14 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 xDrive25e F48 wins (6,78 s vs 6,92 s).
X1 xDrive25e F48 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X1 xDrive25e F48: 220 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp. X2 xDrive25e F39: 220 hp, ratio 7,86 kg/hp.
X1 xDrive25e F48: 193 km/h. X2 xDrive25e F39: 195 km/h.