Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,78 s vs 8,18 s).
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 xDrive30d G01 | X1 sDrive20d E84 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s−2,40 s | 8,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s−2,04 s | 16,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,96 s−3,01 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+35 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,42 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 xDrive30d G01 | X1 sDrive20d E84 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 3,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 6,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,99 s | 11,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,32 s | 19,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,65 s | 39,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s | 16,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,96 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 205 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 177 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the X3 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.78 s versus 8.18 s for the X1 sDrive20d. At this point, the X3 xDrive30d leads by 2.40 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30d is doing 129 km/h against 118 km/h for the X1 sDrive20d. The gap is 1.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 16.16 s. The 2.05 s gap represents roughly 81 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30d finishes in 25.96 s versus 28.97 s, with a 3.01 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X3 xDrive30d is capped at 240 km/h, the X1 sDrive20d at 205 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 (6.87 kg/hp vs 8.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.83 seconds. The 2.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,78 s vs 8,18 s).
X3 xDrive30d G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 xDrive30d G01: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20d E84: 177 hp, ratio 8,42 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30d G01: 240 km/h. X1 sDrive20d E84: 205 km/h.