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BMW X1 xDrive25e F48 vs Cupra Terramar: 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 · 2021 vs 2024 · Methodology
BMWPHEVFaster

X1 xDrive25e F48

220 hp · 385 Nm · 1,745 kg · 2021

VS
CupraPHEV

Terramar

201 hp · 300 Nm · 1,810 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW X1 xDrive25e F48

6.84 s

Gap1.47 sin favour of X1 xDrive25e
BCupra Terramar

8.31 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX1 xDrive25e F48TerramarGap
0–100 km/h6.84 s8.31 s1.47 s · X1 xDrive25e F48
400 m standing start14.99 s16.25 s1.26 s · X1 xDrive25e F48
1,000 m standing start27.59 s29.41 s1.82 s · X1 xDrive25e F48
Top speed (electronically limited)193 km/h214 km/h21 km/h · Terramar
Power-to-weight ratio7.93 kg/hp9.00 kg/hpbetter ratio · X1 xDrive25e F48

Watch the race

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

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageX1 xDrive25e F48Terramar
0–30 km/h1.45 s2.27 s
0–50 km/h2.49 s3.44 s
0–80 km/h4.75 s6.00 s
0–100 km/h6.84 s8.31 s
0–120 km/h9.57 s11.46 s
0–160 km/h17.61 s20.91 s
0–200 km/h-45.12 s
400 m standing start14.99 s16.25 s
1,000 m standing start27.59 s29.41 s
Top speed193 km/h214 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.

BMW

X1 xDrive25e F48

7,93kg/hpratio better by 1,07 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power220 hp3 cyl
Torque385 Nm
Weight1 745 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox6-speed Steptronic
Cupra

Terramar

9,00kg/hpcompensated by −65 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power201 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 810 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox7-speed DSG

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the X1 xDrive25e hits 100 km/h in 6.84 s versus 8.31 s for the Terramar. At this point, the X1 xDrive25e leads by 1.47 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the X1 xDrive25e is doing 121 km/h against 116 km/h for the Terramar. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the X1 xDrive25e crosses the line in 14.99 s versus 16.25 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the X1 xDrive25e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X1 xDrive25e finishes in 27.59 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.82 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (214 km/h), the Terramar never recovers its launch deficit.

What the numbers don’t tell you

The X1 xDrive25e features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Terramar’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.

Electronically capped at 193 km/h, the X1 xDrive25e never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.93 kg/hp vs 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.30 seconds. The 1.47 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, X1 xDrive25e F48 wins (6,84 s vs 8,31 s).

X1 xDrive25e F48 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,84 seconds (calibrated simulation).

X1 xDrive25e F48: 220 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp. Terramar: 201 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.

X1 xDrive25e F48: 193 km/h. Terramar: 214 km/h.