Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar wins (8,31 s vs 9,02 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.
| Terramar | X2 xDrive18d F39 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,31 s−0,71 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,25 s−0,19 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−1,18 s | 30,59 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 214 km/h+10 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,00 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,57 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 | Terramar | X2 xDrive18d F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,27 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,44 s | 2,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,00 s | 5,98 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,31 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,46 s | 13,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,91 s | 26,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,12 s | 78,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,25 s | 16,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 30,59 s |
| Top speed | 214 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 | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Terramar hits 100 km/h in 8.31 s versus 9.02 s for the Bmw X2 xDrive18d. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X2 xDrive18d is 11 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X2 xDrive18d is doing 108 km/h against 116 km/h for the Terramar. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Terramar crosses the line in 16.25 s versus 16.44 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Terramar continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Terramar finishes in 29.41 s versus 30.58 s, with a 1.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (214 vs 204 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw X2 xDrive18d 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 206 km/h, the Bmw X2 xDrive18d 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.
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 15.57 seconds. The 0.71 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, Terramar wins (8,31 s vs 9,02 s).
Terramar goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Terramar: 201 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp. X2 xDrive18d F39: 150 hp, ratio 10,57 kg/hp.
Terramar: 214 km/h. X2 xDrive18d F39: 204 km/h.