Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 wins (4,76 s vs 8,59 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 M40i G01 | X2 sDrive20d U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s−3,83 s | 8,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−3,33 s | 16,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,71 s−6,29 s | 30,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+40 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,11 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,03 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 M40i G01 | X2 sDrive20d U10 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,52 s | 5,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s | 8,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 12,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,65 s | 23,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,58 s | 55,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 16,35 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,71 s | 30,00 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch |
Off the line, the X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 8.59 s for the X2 sDrive20d. At this point, the X3 M40i leads by 3.83 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 112 km/h for the X2 sDrive20d. The gap is 2.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 M40i crosses the line in 13.01 s versus 16.35 s. The 3.33 s gap represents roughly 122 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 M40i finishes in 23.71 s versus 29.99 s, with a 6.28 s lead.
The X3 M40i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the X2 sDrive20d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X3 M40i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X2 sDrive20d at 210 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 (5.11 kg/hp vs 10.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.32 seconds. The 3.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 wins (4,76 s vs 8,59 s).
X3 M40i G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 M40i G01: 354 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. X2 sDrive20d U10: 163 hp, ratio 10,03 kg/hp.
X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h. X2 sDrive20d U10: 210 km/h.