Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,78 s vs 8,50 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 | X4 xDrive20i G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s−2,72 s | 8,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s−2,10 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,96 s−3,84 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+26 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,48 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 | X4 xDrive20i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,70 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 5,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s | 8,50 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,99 s | 12,02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,32 s | 22,93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,65 s | 50,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,12 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,96 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 214 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X3 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.78 s versus 8.50 s for the X4 xDrive20i. At this point, the X3 xDrive30d leads by 2.72 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30d is doing 129 km/h against 112 km/h for the X4 xDrive20i. The gap is 1.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.10 s gap represents roughly 78 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 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30d finishes in 25.96 s versus 29.79 s, with a 3.83 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X3 xDrive30d is capped at 240 km/h, the X4 xDrive20i at 215 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 9.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.15 seconds. The 2.72 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 8,50 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. X4 xDrive20i G02: 184 hp, ratio 9,48 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30d G01: 240 km/h. X4 xDrive20i G02: 214 km/h.