Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 5,58 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 xDrive40d G05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−1,45 s | 5,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−1,69 s | 13,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s−3,17 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,47 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 xDrive40d G05 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 7,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,99 s | 13,54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,51 s | 23,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 13,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | 340 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the X3 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 5.58 s for the X5 xDrive40d. At this point, the X3 M Competition leads by 1.45 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 131 km/h for the X5 xDrive40d. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 13.92 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 74 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 25.54 s, with a 3.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X3 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X5 xDrive40d at 245 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 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 1.45 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 5,58 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 xDrive40d G05: 340 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h. X5 xDrive40d G05: 245 km/h.