Over 0–100 km/h, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 7,91 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 xDrive20d G01 | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,91 s | 7,58 s+0,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,78 s | 15,62 s+0,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,23 s | 28,88 s+0,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 213 km/h+13 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,66 kg/hp | 9,56 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 xDrive20d G01 | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,72 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,31 s | 5,25 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,91 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,37 s | 10,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,87 s | 20,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 48,99 s | 50,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,78 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,23 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed | 213 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Compass 4xe hits 100 km/h in 7.58 s versus 7.91 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive20d. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X3 xDrive20d is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Compass 4xe is doing 116 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive20d. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Compass 4xe crosses the line in 15.62 s versus 15.78 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Compass 4xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Compass 4xe finishes in 28.87 s versus 29.23 s, with a 0.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (213 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 xDrive20d is capped at 213 km/h, the Compass 4xe at 200 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 13.42 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 7,91 s).
X3 xDrive20d G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,91 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 xDrive20d G01: 190 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive20d G01: 213 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.