Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 5,86 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 xDrive30d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−1,73 s | 5,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−1,95 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s−3,68 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,87 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 xDrive30d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,99 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,51 s | 25,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 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 5.86 s for the Bmw X4 xDrive30d. At this point, the Bmw X3 M Competition leads by 1.73 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw X4 xDrive30d. The gap is 1.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 14.18 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 83 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 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 26.04 s, with a 3.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d at 240 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.91 kg/hp vs 6.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.38 seconds. The 1.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 5,86 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 xDrive30d G02: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h. X4 xDrive30d G02: 240 km/h.