Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 gagne (4,74 s vs 4,75 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 | X4 M40i G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−0,01 s | 4,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s−0,01 s | 12,99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,62 s | 23,62 s+0,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,19 kg/hp | 5,18 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 | X3 M40i G01 | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,08 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,49 s | 3,50 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 4,75 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 6,31 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,59 s | 10,60 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,32 s | 17,30 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 12,99 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,62 s | 23,62 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 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 | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 4.75 s for the Bmw X4 M40i. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 142 km/h for the Bmw X4 M40i. The gap is 0.00 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40i crosses the line in 12.98 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory — both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.00 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere — range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X3 M40i and the Bmw X4 M40i are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.19 kg/hp vs 5.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.22 seconds. The 0.01 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 4,75 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. X4 M40i G02 : 360 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp.
X3 M40i G01 : 250 km/h. X4 M40i G02 : 250 km/h.