Over 0–100 km/h, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 7,80 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.
| X2 sDrive20i F39 | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,80 s | 7,58 s+0,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,62 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,39 s−0,49 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 227 km/h+27 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,56 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 | X2 sDrive20i F39 | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,30 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,54 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,80 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,42 s | 10,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,58 s | 20,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,95 s | 50,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,74 s | 15,62 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,39 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed | 227 km/h | 200 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 | 1 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Compass 4xe hits 100 km/h in 7.58 s versus 7.80 s for the Bmw X2 sDrive20i. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Compass 4xe leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Compass 4xe is doing 116 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw X2 sDrive20i. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Compass 4xe crosses the line in 15.62 s versus 15.74 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Compass 4xe maxes out at 200 km/h while the Bmw X2 sDrive20i keeps accelerating towards 227 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 531 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw X2 sDrive20i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 27 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X2 sDrive20i finishes in 28.39 s versus 28.87 s. The 0.48 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X2 sDrive20i is capped at 227 km/h, the Compass 4xe at 200 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.66 seconds. The 0.22 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, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 7,80 s).
X2 sDrive20i F39 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X2 sDrive20i F39: 192 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
X2 sDrive20i F39: 227 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.