Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 wins (4,87 s vs 8,24 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 M40d G01 | X4 xDrive20d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s−3,37 s | 8,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s−2,88 s | 16,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,25 s−5,32 s | 29,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+38 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,16 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 M40d G01 | X4 xDrive20d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,49 s | 5,66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 8,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,61 s | 11,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,49 s | 22,31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,48 s | 52,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s | 16,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,25 s | 29,57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 212 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 8.24 s for the Bmw X4 xDrive20d. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40d leads by 3.37 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d is doing 138 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw X4 xDrive20d. The gap is 1.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40d crosses the line in 13.21 s versus 16.09 s. The 2.88 s gap represents roughly 107 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d finishes in 24.24 s versus 29.57 s, with a 5.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 M40d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X4 xDrive20d at 213 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 (5.81 kg/hp vs 9.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.74 seconds. The 3.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 wins (4,87 s vs 8,24 s).
X3 M40d G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 M40d G01: 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp. X4 xDrive20d G02: 190 hp, ratio 9,16 kg/hp.
X3 M40d G01: 250 km/h. X4 xDrive20d G02: 212 km/h.