Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,74 s vs 5,91 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 | 330e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−1,17 s | 5,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s−1,12 s | 14,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,62 s−1,62 s | 25,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+20 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,06 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 | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,49 s | 4,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 7,80 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,59 s | 12,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,32 s | 20,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 14,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,62 s | 25,24 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 | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 5.91 s for the Bmw 330e. Despite lacking instant torque, 360 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40i leads by 1.17 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 134 km/h for the Bmw 330e. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40i crosses the line in 12.98 s versus 14.09 s. The 1.12 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i finishes in 23.62 s versus 25.24 s, with a 1.62 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 M40i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 330e 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.
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 8.90 seconds. The 1.17 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 (4,74 s vs 5,91 s).
X3 M40i G01 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X3 M40i G01 : 360 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp. 330e G20 : 292 hp, ratio 6,06 kg/hp.
X3 M40i G01 : 250 km/h. 330e G20 : 230 km/h.