Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,78 s vs 5,37 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.
| F-PACE P400e | X3 M40i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 4,78 s+0,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s | 13,02 s+0,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,60 s | 23,68 s+0,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 250 km/h−30 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,55 kg/hp | 5,13 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | F-PACE P400e | X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 4,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,10 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,03 s | 10,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,71 s | 17,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,60 s | 13,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,60 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed limited | 220 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | F-PACE P400e 2021 | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.78 s versus 5.37 s for the F-PACE P400e. Despite lacking instant torque, 360 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40i leads by 0.59 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 137 km/h for the F-PACE P400e. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40i crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.60 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i finishes in 23.67 s versus 24.60 s, with a 0.92 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE P400e is capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw X3 M40i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.18 seconds. The 0.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,78 s vs 5,37 s).
F-PACE P400e passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,37 secondes (simulation calibrée).
F-PACE P400e : 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp. X3 M40i G01 : 360 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
F-PACE P400e : 220 km/h. X3 M40i G01 : 250 km/h.