Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 6,62 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 | X5 xDrive30d F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−2,49 s | 6,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−2,60 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s−5,00 s | 27,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+20 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,96 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 | X5 xDrive30d F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 4,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 6,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 9,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,99 s | 17,18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,51 s | 32,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s | 27,37 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 230 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 | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 6.62 s for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. At this point, the Bmw X3 M Competition leads by 2.49 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. The gap is 1.59 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 14.83 s. The 2.61 s gap represents roughly 104 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 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 27.36 s, with a 4.99 s lead.
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 X5 xDrive30d at 230 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 7.96 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.88 seconds. The 2.49 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 6,62 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. X5 xDrive30d F15: 265 hp, ratio 7,96 kg/hp.
X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h. X5 xDrive30d F15: 230 km/h.