Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 4,75 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.
| X3 M Competition G01 | X4 M40i G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−0,62 s | 4,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−0,76 s | 12,99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s−1,25 s | 23,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,18 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 | X3 M Competition G01 | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 3,50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 4,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 6,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,99 s | 10,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,51 s | 17,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 12,99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s | 23,62 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.75 s for the Bmw X4 M40i. At this point, the Bmw X3 M Competition leads by 0.62 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 142 km/h for the Bmw X4 M40i. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 23.62 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X3 M Competition and the Bmw X4 M40i are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.91 kg/hp vs 5.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.22 seconds. The 0.62 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, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 4,75 s).
X3 M Competition G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 M Competition G01: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. X4 M40i G02: 360 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp.
X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h. X4 M40i G02: 250 km/h.